[Tutor] Complied Python program...

[Ken G.]

In using Geany, I have the ability to complied a Python program.  For 
example, I can complied "program.py" to program.pyc."

What is the purpose of a complied Python program?  Can it be transported 
to another computer without Python installed as run as it is?  For 
example, use "run program.pyc" in Windows?  Currently, I am using Ubuntu 
9.04, a Linux OS.

TIA,

Ken