My big problem here is that I’m 1 day into learning MacOSX so the

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Asked: May 20, 20262026-05-20T11:22:22+00:00 2026-05-20T11:22:22+00:00

My big problem here is that I’m 1 day into learning MacOSX so the basics need to be explained to me like I’m a 4 yr old.

I’m running OS 10.6, Snow Leopard, which comes with Python 2.6.

The real problem is getting Aptana 2.0 to debug Google App Engine SDK, which I require PIL for image transforming, which requires python 2.5, with the app using the Django-nonrel framework (I realize I didn’t make this easy on myself).

I’m already familiar with Python, Google App Engine and Django-nonrel, but getting this setup on a Mac I’m lost.

1) How do I install a 2.5 and not screw up my already install 2.6?
2) How do I change the python path?

(Btw, I totally feel like a 80 yr old trying to program on this mac)

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-05-20T11:22:23+00:00

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Easiest way is probably to install Mac Ports:
http://www.macports.org/

Then from a terminal window:
$ sudo port install python25

Afterwards, you should have python_select available, which you can use to change your symlinks.

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