confused on python rpc with apache, is it possible?

[Diez B. Roggisch]

> 
> well in that case I don't need apache.
> can I do xml-rpc using the default libraries that come with every
> python installer?

Yes, and a simple look in the API docs would have convinced you of that. 
I suggest you start googling and reading.

> is there some added advantage of using twisted?

Certainly, but it comes with added burden of using and understanding a 
complex framework. Here also applies: read the docs.

Diez