====== Python on Accelerators ======

This page is a guide to creating and deploying scripts and applications developed in the Python programming language on Accelerators.

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**Python Overview**

If you're new to Python, or want a general introduction to developing and deploying Python scripts and applications, start off by reading the **[[all-accelerators:kb:python|Python Overview]]** in the [[all-accelerators:kb:start|All Accelerators Knowledge Base]].
</note>

===== Version =====

==== Finding the Python Version ====

<code>
admin$ python -V
Python 2.3.5

</code>

For more help on command-line switches, type:

<code>python -h</code>

===== Installing and Upgrading Python =====

==== From source ====
  * [[http://joyeur.com/2007/08/29/using-dtrace-enabled-python-in-a-joyent-accelerators|Building DTrace-enabled Python on a Joyent Accelerator]].

==== Binaries ====
  * [[http://www.activestate.com/Products/activepython/|ActivePython]]: provide free (but not open-source) package distribution of Python 2.5 for Solaris, including common extensions.