Bleachbit does not launch...
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I used sbopkg to install Bleachbit. It does not launch from the 'system' menu - the small icon just bounces and then nothing happens. (user or root) When I launch it from a terminal, as root, I get the following output: Code:
bash-4.1# bleachbit It seems that I have these gtk packages installed: Code:
gtk+-1.2.10-i486-5 Does anyone know what I need to do to get Bleachbit to launch? Thanks, |
I believe you need pygtk
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[root@nfluxos guest]# slackpkg search py |
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Thanks, linus72 but I believe that it is installed: Code:
bash-4.1# slackpkg search py |
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Thanks, |
Works fine here on pure 64bit and 32bit.
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keith@disturbed1:~$ python |
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bash-4.1# python Thanks, |
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upgradepkg --reinstall pygtk-2.16.0-i486-1.txz |
or - slackpkg reinstall pygtk
But, it looks like you have multiple, (or)incorrect, (or)downgraded python(s). Python 2.5.6 (r256:88840, May 30 2011, 20:25:27) Figure out why you have an old version of Python, and fix this :) |
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Yesterday, when I was having trouble installing HandBreak, AlienBob suggested that my python was not well. So, is it possible to:
Where do I get the proper python package(s). When I look using sbopkg, there are many, many choices - I have no idea which one to install. I have never seen anything like python-2... in the sbopkg list. I tried the 'reinstall' suggested above but bleachbit still won't launch. If my python is broken, how can I fix it or replace it? Thanks for any help on this, |
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The python-2.6.4 in in the d series, the rest are in the l series. Probably you won't need to reinstall them all, only python and pygtk. But do check them just in case. Remove your old python packages using removepkg. If you have your Slackware DVD handy, just change to slackware/d and/or slackware/l and use installpkg. You can also use slackpkg. |
How did you install Python 2.5.x?
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Python is an official Slackware package. sbopkg - for 3rd party user maintained, unofficial, unsupported packages. slackpkg - for official, supported, and upstream maintained Slackware packages. removepkg is how you remove packages installed with pkgtools (installpkg, upgradepkg). You can find out your installed packages by grepping /var/log/packages - Code:
ls /var/log/packages/ |grep python |
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I never thought to change it to 13.37 when I switched. And I was never able to get Gmail Backup to work so I left it on the cutting-room floor - I guess I have really screwed my system up. It seems that I have the correct python installed: Code:
bash-4.1# slackpkg search py Perhaps I've broken it? |
Maybe not ;)
How did you install the other python (2.5.x)? What do you have in /usr/lib for python? /usr/lib/python2.6 /usr/lib/python2.5 ????? You might be able to do a manual removal, then reninstall the original packages. To manually remove python only as a last resort, and only if the directories are listed correctly below - Code:
rm -rf /usr/lib/python2.5 Then reinstall python from Diantre's list- Code:
slackpkg reinstall python pyrex pygtk pygobject pycups pycairo PyQt |
It looks as if your python is ok. However, your previous post shows Python 2.5.6 (r256:88840, May 30 2011, 20:25:27) when you type python.
What version does python report in your system. Type: Code:
python -V |
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I have 2 python directories in usr/lib:
# python -V yields: python 2.5.6 I probably used sbopkg to install but not 100% certain. |
It looks like you may have two versions of python installed with the one pointed to by the symbolic link /usr/bin/python being python2.5. To test this try running python2.5 then python2.6 like this.
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python2.5 -V Code:
unlink /usr/bin/python |
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I did the above, rebooted and did python -V which yielded: Python2.5.6 I guess that the system is still broken, right? |
That's weird. Did you try running
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python2.5 -V |
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I get Python-2.5.6 & Python-2.6.6 respectively. |
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Thanks to everyone for your help.
I have decided to re-install Slackware 13.37 from the DVD. AS a highly inexperienced Slacker, there is no telling what I have screwed up over that past few months so, I think that it is best to start over. Marking as SOLVED. |
Good luck!
Honestly though, I would have attempted to fix it. After all, there's no better way to learn then from fixing your own adventures. I'd bet that's the way many experienced Slackers learned their way around :) |
Good luck from me too - however I very much agree with what disturbed1 said. It's amazing how much you can learn by solving problems like this and, to be honest, this python version mix up should be very easy to diagnose and fix with a few more steps. You wouldn't believe the problems I have had on systems, such as having my entire file system's ownerships and permissions messed up - no fun that one, and had to fault find and fix. This process has increased my knowledge of how stuff all works by miles and it would yours too. I'm by no means saying I'm a Linux expert but your knowledge is rapidly enhanced when you have to fault find your system. What's more I think its maybe "the Slackware way".
What's more there's a very active and knowledgeable community here that's always very helpful - even the giants, (core team), of Slackware often contribute, Patrick Volkerding (our BDFL), Eric Hameleers, Robby Workman, Vincent Batts, John Jenkins ,Piter PUNK and others - (apologies if I have missed any team members but "and others" is meant to include you - no offence intended). Just notice how many times you'll see "Slackware Contributor" under someone's user name. The core Slackware team are very involved with the community and that's fantastic. |
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As I said, I am worried that there may be other problems, so, I have a question... Is there a way to determine if I have all the correct Slackware 13.37 files on my system? Thanks, |
Edit : For type corrections see my next post ..
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slackpkg update |
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After uninstalling python as suggested above, and then being unable to connect to the net to get additional help, I formatted my hard disk and re-installed from my new Slackware 13.37 DVD. Thanks again to everyone for there help and advice on this topic. Marking as SOLVED yet once again. |
Well as you mentioned putting this on file I think I should correct a few errors in my spelling and such - the commands should be this :
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slackpkg update |
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