python-devel download and install

[Brian Wallace]

Hi Folks,

I am developing in Python version 2.5.2 and need to install and download
the python-devel library.  (This is needed so I can build and install
mysql-python.)  Where can I find find this module to download and
build/installation instructions?  I have been unable to find the source
online to download.

I am not root on the box where I need to install this module so I need
the source (rpm/deb packages will not do).

Thank you in advance for the guidance!

-Brian