not a mac source distribution
How to build Python from a source distribution.
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+NOTE: These notes are for building a Python from a machine-independent
+source distribution, *not* for building a Python from a mac-specific
+source distribution.
+
You will need a Python source distribution in tar form. So, the
first thing you need is a tar program for the mac. Suntar is
reasonable and can be found at the info-mac sites. Edit the