chroot is unnecessary. You just install python 2.7 in its own directory and run it from there. The system-provided python 2.6 and your desired version of pyth

chroot is unnecessary. You just install python 2.7 in its own directory and run it from there. The system-provided python 2.6 and your desired version of python should co-exist. As a general rule, never try to replace any program or library supplied by your distribution.