Python library installing macports

Question

Hi Everybody

I would like to install:

A. Mod python on a regular Macbookpro (MacOSX 10.6.4) B. And MySQL for Python on the same computer.

And the installation is constantly failing.

Question 1: Is there a tutorial on how to achieve this on Mac OS?

I also hoped that I could use Macports for this. I had bad experience with Macports and installing python.

I am sure this is due to my not understanding the concept of:

1. ports

and

2 .profile (pythonpath)

Question 2: What would I have to write in the .profile to make packages be recognized by python? Question 3: What exactly is a port?

In general it would be awesome to get an understanding on how to install packages in python quick and effectively.

Also the build in version of Python by Apple seems to have settings, that, if changed can make your life difficult.

Question 4: Any detailed experience or advice on this issues would he very helpful.

For a quick start into programming.

Thanks!