title: Installing python 2.7.1 on Solaris 10. Is compiling the only option?
body: <p>I'm new to installing anything on Solaris 10 on a sparc. For most of my linux/mac's it came pre-installed.<br>
  And installing on Windows is a breeze.  </p>
  
  <p>Now I have to install both Python &amp; Mysql and seems like building it from source is the only option..   </p>
  
  <p>Here are my questions :<br>
  1.) Is compiling from source the only option ?!<br>
  2.) If I have to compile from source, what are the steps ? I think I'm a bit nervous doing this since I haven't done it.<br>
  3.) If number 2 is the only option, at what stage will I require root access ?  </p>