install python on cdrom

[Fabian Braennstroem]

Hi,

I look for an easy way to use the newest scipy, pyvtk, matplotlib,
f2py, numpy, paraview/vtk,... on a entreprise redhat machine
without administration rights.
My first thought was to install the whole new python system
on a cdrom/dvd and mounting it, when I need it. Would that
be the easiest way? I would be glad to read some
hints about the way doing it...

Greetings!
Fabian

[Martin v. Löwis]

Fabian Braennstroem schrieb:

I look for an easy way to use the newest scipy, pyvtk, matplotlib,
f2py, numpy, paraview/vtk,... on a entreprise redhat machine
without administration rights.
My first thought was to install the whole new python system
on a cdrom/dvd and mounting it, when I need it. Would that
be the easiest way? I would be glad to read some
hints about the way doing it...

If you have a home directory with sufficient disk space, the
easiest way would be to install Python into your home directory,
assuming administrative policy allows such usage of the
home directory.

Regards,
Martin

[Fabian Braennstroem]

Hi Martin,

* Martin v. Löwis <ma****@v.loewis.dewrote:

Fabian Braennstroem schrieb:

>I look for an easy way to use the newest scipy, pyvtk, matplotlib,
f2py, numpy, paraview/vtk,... on a entreprise redhat machine
without administration rights.
My first thought was to install the whole new python system
on a cdrom/dvd and mounting it, when I need it. Would that
be the easiest way? I would be glad to read some
hints about the way doing it...

If you have a home directory with sufficient disk space, the
easiest way would be to install Python into your home directory,
assuming administrative policy allows such usage of the
home directory.

Thanks, but unfortunately the administrative policy does not
allow such installation, but could it work, when I do such a
installation in my home directory, copy everything to a
cdrom/dvd and mount it in proper place?
Greetings!
Fabian

[Martin v. Löwis]

Fabian Braennstroem schrieb:

Thanks, but unfortunately the administrative policy does not
allow such installation, but could it work, when I do such a
installation in my home directory, copy everything to a
cdrom/dvd and mount it in proper place?

Yes, that should work as well. Python won't be able to create
..pyc files, of course, but that shouldn't be a problem (plus
you could make sure they are up-to-date when you copy them
onto the CD-ROM).

Regards,
Martin