Install Numpy and Scipy - Cannot find python 2.6 system

Question

I am trying to set numpy and scipy for a data analysis class. I have this semester. I am trying to install it from a package on sourceforge.net, but as I follow the wizard I cannot select my HD There is a message stating that numpy.1.5.1 requires System Python 2.6. I know what it is when I type in $ pythonversion 2.6.1.

I was peeping a bit under the hood, and it looks like python 2.6 is under usr/bin, where python3 is at usr/local/bin. I'm a little new to the terminal, so I'm not sure if I can upload files to local/bin, or even if this is a problem.

Thanks in advance

Operating System: OS X 10.6.6

Answer 1

The official Numpy 1.5.1 Installer for Python 2.6 for OS X seems to require python.org Python 2.6 , and not the one provided by Apple Python 2.6.