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Asked: 2026-05-21T02:43:49+00:00

While trying to install PIL for Python 2.6 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard

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While trying to install PIL for Python 2.6 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard, I ran into multiple issues and multiple solutions. So I thought of getting basics cleared.

What is the difference between installing Python using MacPorts and using the one that comes with the system and what are the advantages?

So in my situation, for Django, I was using the system provided Python. But for GAE, I (apparently) need to get Python provided by MacPorts if I want to use PIL. Does it mean that my Django scripts will break?

On other thoughts, is there a standard way of doing this installation that will cover all the possible scenarios?

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  1. Editorial Team

    I believe they are the same. I have been using a macports version with no problems. But I went through the same difficulties as you getting PIL working for GAE, and I have a few steps which will lead you to success:

    1. Install macports
    2. sudo port install py26-pil +universal
    3. In aptana/pydev you need to configure a new interpreter, so in preferences->pydev->interpreter-python, click new then browse to /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/bin/python2.6
    4. once it has configured the new interpreter you are ready to go 🙂
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