if the modules isn't in activestate's archive, you'll need to find a copy of nmake.exe from microsoft to be able to create the makefile. do a web search and you should be able to come up with a copy. you'll also need to come up with a gcc-compatible compiler ... cygwin works and you can also download a kit that includes a compiler from borland. it's been a while since i worked through this, but you shouldn't have much trouble.