[root@c7 ~]# tar xf ipython-1.2.1.tar.gz

[root@c7 ~]# cd ipython-1.2.1

[root@c7 ipython-1.2.1]# python setup.py build

[root@c7 ipython-1.2.1]# python setup.py install

[root@c7 ipython-1.2.1]# ipython

Python 2.7.5 (default, Jun 17 2014, 18:11:42) 

Type "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.

IPython 1.2.1 -- An enhanced Interactive Python.

?         -> Introduction and overview of IPython's features.

%quickref -> Quick reference.

help      -> Python's own help system.

object?   -> Details about 'object', use 'object??' for extra details.

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