[Python-Dev] Can Python Be Built Without Distutils

Related to my earlier question regarding building Python on Android and an undefined reference to dlopen error...I have the following question: Is it possible to build and install Python without having to build and install...or use...distutils? Some background: I can build the python interpreter on my device, and I can build a bunch of modules. The problem appears when make reaches the part where setup.py is used to build and import modules...specifically when setup.py attempts to import distutils.core. Thanks, Cyd