Adding database module

Question

I am new to django

I would like to start a project but when i run it i get this error

Error loading MySQLdb module

How do i add the MYSQL module or any other module for that matter

-1: This is not a Django question. It's a Python question at best. It might be a generic "how do I use a computer" question or a "total newbie" question. — S.Lott
– S.Lott, Commented Oct 11, 2010 at 11:06
Try using the SQLite database first to get up and running before attempting to use a database that requires installation. — Josh Smeaton
– Josh Smeaton, Commented Oct 11, 2010 at 11:25

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-11 11:02:27Z

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Install it on your system, using either a native installer or package, via pip or easy_install, or by running setup.py in the tarball.

answered Oct 11, 2010 at 11:02

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If you are using a virtual environment, make sure you activate it before installing.

Numenor · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-11 11:03:08Z

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you should install a mysql client and a mysql python client for that client. So you should execute following commands(For Debian systems)

apt-get install mysql-client
apt-get install python-mysqldb

answered Oct 11, 2010 at 11:03

Numenor

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The likelihood of the OP using anything other than Windows seems remote.

@Daniel: Cheeky =P +1 though ;)