how to compile c-extensions under WinXP?

[Gerhard Häring]

severa at sophia.dtp.fmph.uniba.sk wrote:
> What should I do to be able to compile C-extensions (with python 2.4, 
> winXP)? I get an error message, approximately "The .NET Framework SDK 
> needs to be installed"; I tried to get something from the Microsoft web 
> site, but maybe not the right version (or didn't set some variables), 
> since the error remains. Could you please help me (it will need some 
> patience with a computer newbie)?

I managed to do it with the instructions at

http://www.vrplumber.com/programming/mstoolkit/

-- Gerhard