Fix Python – How do I add tab completion to the Python shell?

When starting a django application using python manage.py shell, I get an InteractiveConsole shell – I can use tab completion, etc.
Python 2.5.1 (r251:54863, Apr 15 2008, 22:57:26)
[GCC 4.0.1 (Apple Inc. build 5465)] on darwin
Type “help”, “copyright”, “credits” or “license” for more information.
(InteractiveConsole)

When just starting a python ….

Fix Python – How to repeat last command in python interpreter shell?

How do I repeat the last command? The usual keys: Up, Ctrl+Up, Alt-p don’t work. They produce nonsensical characters.
(ve)[kakarukeys@localhost ve]$ python
Python 2.6.6 (r266:84292, Nov 15 2010, 21:48:32)
[GCC 4.4.4 20100630 (Red Hat 4.4.4-10)] on linux2
Type “help”, “copyright”, “credits” or “license” for more information.
>>> print “hello world….

Fix Python – Compiled vs. Interpreted Languages

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the difference. I’ve found a lot of explanations online, but they tend towards the abstract differences rather than the practical implications.
Most of my programming experiences has been with CPython (dynamic, interpreted), and Java (static, compiled). However, I understand that there are other kinds of….