Newbie python MapServer question

[Ertl, John C CIV 63134]

The standard cry for help.  I am interested in using MapServer with Python.   I see there are examples of Python scripts but do I need to build Map server a special way or install a separate Python module (import mapscript) ?   From what I understand MapServer is being used in my office by some others using Perl but I can not get a hold of them to find out more.   I have Python 2.4 installed on a Linux system and I use it, but not sure how to hook into MapServer.
 
Any help would be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
John Ertl
Meteorologist
 
FNMOC
7 Grace Hopper Ave.
Monterey, CA 93943
(831) 656-5704
john.ertl at navy.mil
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