[mod_python] compiling on solaris 9?

John_Nowlan wrote:
> Looks like the source of my problem was incorrectly building python
> 
> with: --with-shared (silently ignored, if my understanding is correct)
> when it should have been: --enable-shared
> 
> rebuilding corrected - and built libpython.so. 
> Thanks.
> 
> Can anyone recommend good reading for understanding ./configure options? Is this output from autoconf? and does reading up on autoconf explain .configure options?

Your best bet is to run this command:

  ./configure --help

Then consult the application's documentation for anything that isn't 
clear (and cross your fingers that you will find an answer).