Simplex Algorithm

[Tommy Vee]

Anyone know where I can get an easy to use Python class or algorithm for 
the Simplex optimization algorithm?  I've tried the one in the link 
below, but I can't figure out if a) I'm using it properly, or b) where 
to get the solution.  BTW, I tried some test scenarios using MS Excel's 
"Solver" and just can't get this algorithm to match Excel's results 
(which is spot on).

http://taw9.hubpages.com/hub/Simplex-Algorithm-in-Python

BTW, if I can't something to work, I'm going to be forced to use the VBA 
programmatic Excel interface. That wouldn't be too bad, but the data 
comes from a DB and getting it properly positioned to use Excel's 
"Solver" is very painful.  A Python approach would be much cleaner.

Thanks,

TommyVee