Python problem: HELP!

I have been trying to get python to install so I  can compile something for kde.  All deps have installed --I finally used 'nodeps' & d/l python-- but whether from CD or from d/l I get the following error, and this is true with cpio installed or deleted: 'error: unpacking of archive failed on file /usr/lib/python: cpio: rename failed - is a directory' I could use some expertise, here. Thanks! -- ...CH "The more they over-think the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." Scotty