How to install Python Virtualenv?

I'm new to Python. I need to install "Virtualenv" but I don't can't figure out h开发者_JAVA百科ow it works and how to install it.

I have downloaded and uncompress virtualenv-1.5.2. What sould be my next step?

Best Regards,

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Inside the uncompressed virtualenv directory run

python setup.py install

You should also learn about easy_install and pip for Python package installation.

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Just install ActivePython, it already includes virtualenv, easy_install, pip and PyPM.