need help with "python" command

[eric_brake]

I trying to create my own windows executables, but I'm struggling when
I try to run the "python" command in the interpreter. The FAQ on
python.org says it should look like this
        
>>> python setup.py bdist_wininst

but all I get is a syntax error on the "setup" part. I've tried
enclosing "setup" and "bdist_wininst" in brackets like this...

>>> python [setup.py] [bdist_wininst]

but it errors and says "python" not defined.

Help!
thank you