Python Tkinter Linux Repair Question/ Python TCP Socket Example

[My Python]

I got to target my little GUI app that uses TCP sockets in Python
2.4.4 for Windows and Linux.


Question 1
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Given the above, I installed 2.4.4 on Windows 7 and Tkinter import
works like a charm. (the install is good)

The Linux (Red Hat 4.1.2-46) though has python preinstalled with ver
2.4.4, but Tkinter import fails:

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>>> from Tkinter import *
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<stdin>", line 1, in ?
  File "/usr/local/lib/python2.4/lib-tk/Tkinter.py", line 38, in ?
    import _tkinter # If this fails your Python may not be configured
for Tk
ImportError: No module named _tkinter
>>>

Could someone please explain how to configure python for Tk or
(reinstall the Tkinter package by itself will be easier and get rid of
the issue, if so how to install)??

I tried reinstall the entire python-2.4.4.tar, followed instructions
(./configure, make, make install) -- this did not fix Tkinter.

Question 2
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Can some one post a URL (or a sample module itself) that shows how to
write basic TCP socket application?
Any pointers, tutorials, youtube.com links are welcome if they are
specific.


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TIA!!!