title: How to install 64-bit Python on Solaris?
body: <p>I am trying to install Python 2.6 on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(operating_system)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Solaris</a> by building the source on Solaris machine. I installed one this way and it appears that it is 32-bit. I downloaded some source tar ball as Linux or Unix for this purpose. Everything works well but I need 64-bit Python. </p>
  
  <p>I looked up the Python download site and there is no separate installation for a 64-bit Python. 
  That makes me think that there must be some option while running configure and/or install commands to install Python. I tried reading README.txt of the installation but could not find any info. I am very new to installations on "Unix" like systems.</p>
  
  <p>How can I install 64-bit Python on Solaris?</p>