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I was trying to install Python 2.5.4 to my ubuntu 12.04 LTS

I downloaded the package from their website Python 2.5.4 Release and I did everything they told me to, but when trying to "execute" the command:

make install

I get the following error message:

/usr/bin/install -c python /usr/local/bin/python2.5
/usr/bin/install: cannot create regular file `/usr/local/bin/python2.5': Permiss
ion denied
make: *** [altbininstall] Error 1

Help will be much appreciated.

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You do realize that Python is installed per default? Any reason you need Python 2.5.4? – Takkat Sep 30 '12 at 19:06
I need this version specifically for educational purposes, link.. – Muhammad Sep 30 '12 at 19:09
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problem solved using sudo make install – Muhammad Sep 30 '12 at 19:15
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You need to make

sudo make install

Without using sudo, you do not gain the root privileges necessary to install files in system directories.

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@Muhammad What other problem you are facing now – Anwar Oct 1 '12 at 5:18
@Anwar could find the IDLE for python 2.5.4, I am using it by typing python2.5 in the Terminal, any solution for that?? – Muhammad Oct 1 '12 at 19:43
@Muhammad I suggest you to ask another question regarding this new problem and also mention about this question there. – Anwar Oct 1 '12 at 19:44

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