matplotlib requires python 2.2+, and Numeric-22+. The other
requirements are backend dependent
If these requirements are satisfied, just do the usual thing:
> python setup.py install
The latest install instructions can be found at
http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/installing.html.
The backend specific requirements (eg, for GTK, GD, PS or WX) can be
found at http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/backends.html