Install MySQLdb on snow leopard without XCode

Question

Is it possible to install the MySQLdb python module on Snow Leopard without XCode?

I am not a member of the $99/year developer programs, so I do not have XCode.

Answer 1

XCode 4.2 is a free download from the App Store (which you have if you've upgraded to latest Snow Leopard versions) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id448457090?mt=12

I think on SL they may charge you something like $4 for it, but there is really no way around this as you need the whole compiler+libs stack that is provided with XCode