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I am really new to sandbox and don't really understand it yet. I am running gentoo and trying to install python 2.7.3-r2 which is an ebuild that uses the sandbox.
(Before you say anything I've had this question on Gentoo forums for a while and nobody has even attempted an answer. Since the problem itself is somewhat more general, I figured I'd post it here.)
Here is the sandbox log:
Code:
VERSION 1.0
FORMAT: F - Function called
FORMAT: S - Access Status
FORMAT: P - Path as passed to function
FORMAT: A - Absolute Path (not canonical)
FORMAT: R - Canonical Path
FORMAT: C - Command Line
F: link
S: deny
P: /run/sem.autoconf
A: /run/sem.autoconf
R: /run/sem.autoconf
C: ./conftest
F: unlink
S: deny
P: /run/sem.rvv6B7
A: /run/sem.rvv6B7
R: /run/sem.rvv6B7
C: ./conftest
F: link
S: deny
P: /run/sem.autocftw
A: /run/sem.autocftw
R: /run/sem.autocftw
C: ./conftest
F: unlink
S: deny
P: /run/sem.LLFWGc
A: /run/sem.LLFWGc
R: /run/sem.LLFWGc
C: ./conftest
I don't really have a good understanding of the /run directory or why attempting to link to this would be useful or bad. Could anyone give me some insight?
You're trying to install python inside that sandbox? I've never used sandbox, but my understanding of it is you're trying to prevent the program run from altering the system - so it's fundamentally at odds with trying to install anything using it.
Sorry if I've misunderstood what you're saying. In any case, it may be useful if you post the exact commands you're using...
Trust me, Python is in the dependency try in the Gentoo ebuild.
I managed to get it installed. I updated Sandbox to 2.6 and it worked without a problem.
Hm. In any case, glad you got it sorted... Please mark this thread as SOLVED using the link at the top of the page, unless you have any follow-up questions
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