Trying to install 'Gmail Backup' but it requires python2.5 - I have python2.8...
Hello:
When I run the install of 'Gmail Backup' (from http://www.gmail-backup.com/download) an error msg appears stating that I must have python2.5 - I presently have python2.8 Is there any way to solve this without destroying my Slackware 13.37 installation? Thanks, |
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And I guess you meant python2.6, not 8? :) |
What if he edits the gmail-backup.sh and gmail-backup-gui.sh files to from "exec python2.5" to "exec python" and tries again?
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An idea just popped in my head -- if all you want is to backup your Gmail mailbox, you could try offlineimap tool to fetch it via IMAP. I haven't tried offlineimap myself, but it should work.
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$ python2.6 gmail-backup-gui.pyo |
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I looked a this and noticed the bytecode .pyo files as audriusk mentions. This is a pain as it means you need python 2.5. If you are stuck you could try getting the python source from Slackware 12.2, fixing the python.Slackbuild so it doesn't overwrite the existing python you have then build and install the package. This should then enable to you run these gmail python scripts. Quote:
Edit : Apologies audriusk - we where typing these at the same time! |
Thanks to all who replied!
I think that I'll just forget 'Gmail Backup'. Marking as SOLVED. |
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