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How to update python from 2.7.3 to 2.7.4 on Ubuntu 12.04?
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 with python 2.7.3 installed. How can I update the version of python to 2.7.4?
apt-get install python2.7
does not install anything new
apt-get update python2.7
does not ...
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Installing Python 3.2.x on 12.04
I'm completely new to Ubuntu (and any OS outside of Windows). I would like to use my newly formatted and installed Ubuntu desktop to code in Python. The problem is, I don't know how to install the ...
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How to set quickly to use python3 when creating new applications in Ubuntu 12.04
I'm just starting to learn python and use the standard set of tools in ubuntu 12.04 (quickly, glade, gedit).
When I do quickly create ubuntu-application foo the application uses python 2.7 by ...
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12.04: I installed python 3.3 and now I can install or remove anything
I downloaded the lastest python 3 source, built it and installed it along side 2.7.
These are the commands I used to build and install it:
./configure
make
make test
sudo checkinstall -D make ...
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python idle offline installer
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Surprisingly, IDLE is not included by default.
Python is there.
I prefer to download tar.gz or .deb installer for IDLE.
Googled to look for it, but could not find.
Where can I get ...
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Python preferences on eclipse
I'm using ubuntu 12.04
Ive installed eclipse and downloaded python for it
But when I go into the preferences I cannot find python
I am a complete beginner at this even with commands in ubuntu ...
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python applet to create menu on top bar of ubuntu
This code creates menu on top of my ubuntu screen . But it only works in unity how can I make it work in gnome .
#!/usr/bin/env python
import sys
import gtk
import appindicator
import subprocess
...
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gnome-screensaver-command on python
I have the following code to check whether the screen is locked or not (using gnome-screensaver)
gnome-screensaver-command -q | grep "is active"
From this link, How can I put the display to sleep ...
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running python in vim
I have tried Googling but I couldn't find anything relevant.
Is it possible to program in Python on VIM and do something like
:!iPython
to have Python execute the code?
Last time I tried that, ...
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python-scipy test freeze in ubuntu 12.04
I have a new installation of Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS. Running the test of python-scipy failed to go through and stopped as the display below.
scipy.test()
Running unit tests for scipy
NumPy version ...
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Broken python (2.7) after manually building and installing python 2.6
running Ubuntu 12.04, I had the usual python 2.7 in place .
I needed python 2.6 , so I downloaded the source and did
./configure
make
sudo make install
A mistake, as I did not want to replace my ...
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How to install Python module Urlib2 on Precise?
This is odd. I thought urlib was part of bundled Python but apparently I was wrong.
>>> import urlib
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>
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Better Python Console not working on 12.04
I installed the plugin (copied the files to /usr/lib/gedit/plugins/) but when I hit the f5 when a python file is open in the gedit,nothing happens.Only a message is seen at the bottom of the gedit ...
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IPython qtconsole not launching, Ubuntu 12.04
When I try launch Ipython qtconsole from terminal, I get the following error:
python: /build/buildd/sip4-4.13.2/siplib/siplib.c:7915:
sip_api_can_convert_to_type: Assertion `(((td)->td_flags & ...
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How to find python installation directory on ubuntu
I have just migrated from Windows environment. I have installed Python 3.2 in a separate directory. How can I get the python installation path on ubuntu shell ?
Is there any way I can let shell ...
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1answer
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Python 3.2 remove issue
I have install python3.2 alongside python 2.7.3 on Ubuntu 12.04 through sudo apt-get install python3.2.
And now I removed it through sudo apt-get remove python3.2. Then when I type python3.2 in ...
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1answer
109 views
How to activate flash player for a Quickly created webview/webkit app
I created a web browser program using webview/webkit as the web displayer. I noticed that when I went to youtube only a few videos worked. I am pretty sure that I have to tell webview to activate ...
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Django installed, but can't import django in python
I've installed Django multiple ways, via apt-get and pip install. They all say I have the most recent version of Django. Now whenever I run python in Terminal and type in import django, I receive
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My Unity bar is missing and I cannot log in [closed]
Hello I am running a dual boot of Vista and Ubuntu 12.04.
I have been testing the open beta if the Steam gaming service. I ran into some issues installing it. But nothing crazy and it did work. I ...
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2answers
421 views
How to fix broken python installation
I have done something with my python installation, don't remember what exactly. But I am getting an error when I try to open python command line now:
richard@richard-desktop:~/projects/hello$ python
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1answer
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import numpy - no module named multiarray
On Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit, I installed python 2.7.3, and numpy 1.6.2.
When I try to import numpy, I get this:
erelsgl@erel-biu:/host/Dropbox/ai/routes$ python
Python 2.7.3 (default, Nov 25 2012, ...
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Python 2.4 on Ubuntu 12.04
I want to develop a Python application on Ubuntu 12.04 using python 2.4, but since the default version of python on ubuntu is 2.7. I cannot get the libraries and packages to work for python 2.4. I ...
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Python Crashes While trying to run GTK Script Help?
I am using Ubuntu 12.04, While I am trying to run a python script developed for providing native GTK interaction with python, It crashes so does python.
My Other GTK python programs are running ...
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OpenQwaq Forum Error
I'm trying to get OpenQwaq 1.0.01 to work, currently running Ubuntu 12.04. When I start it up in the terminal I get this string first off:
...
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gtk problem in ubuntu 12.04
I installed ubuntu 12.04 64-bit I have python 2.7 with some additional packages. When I try to use simple command in python like for example help('modules') I have an error and python terminates.
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1answer
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“No such file or directory” error when downloading with 'youtube-dl'
Every time I try to download YouTube videos using youtube-dl it gives me this:
ERROR: unable to open for writing: [Errno 2] No such file or directory:<br> 'Filename.mp4.part'
How can I fix ...
2
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0answers
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Install Both Python 2.7 and Python 3.3.0 on Ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
need to have 2 versions of python?
I have projects that require different resources from the two different versions of Python. My question is can I have both versions of ...
2
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1answer
310 views
reliably restarting services using upstart or runit
I want to reliably restart my app and web server processes on crash.
If I understand correctly, runit starts every service as a child process. If the child process crashes this sends a signal to the ...
0
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1answer
290 views
Cannot run program - 'org.gnome.desktop.interface' is not installed
I am trying to make a python app that basically views a web page with QUICKLY on Ubuntu 12.04.
When I do sudo quickly run in terminal, I always get this error:
(saikoroubuntu:5283): GLib-GIO-ERROR ...
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Can't center dialog window above main window when using Glade (Quickly)
I have a dialog opening when I press a button in my application and I want it to center above the application's main window, but I can't find a way to do this. I'm using Quickly (Python) and Glade.
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How to run a Python script for a specific user log in?
I have written a python script and would like that to run for a specific user log in. The script has two images, one with the Windows logo and the other for Linux.
When the Windows logo is clicked ...
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error log for papercut crash
it looks like papercut is causing some problems after an upgrade:
Where is this log located?
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Can't decompress data; zlib not available
I already have Python2.7 but due to certain reasons I need to install Python2.4. So, I installed python2.4 and when I run ez_setup.py with Python2.4/python ez_setup.py, I got the error that says
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Installing audio libaries for pymedia
I am building pymrdia from a tarball, but when i install i get:
Using UNIX configuration...
OGG : not found
VORBIS : not found
FAAD : not found
MP3LAME : not found
...
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Pinning ipython3 qtconlsole to launcher
I've installed both ipython (which uses Python 2.7) and ipython3, and the respective qtconsole packages. Both work when I call them from the terminal like ipython qtconsole. However, when I search for ...
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Multiple Phonon Volume Sliders
I'm working on a soundboard program. The window is populated with multiple instances of the below SoundPlayer class. When running my program the volume sliders don't affect their own player. The last ...
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Why can python3 not import gi.repository?
Python2 does not suffer the same problem.
greg@greg-precise:~$ python3
Python 3.2.3 (default, May 3 2012, 15:51:42)
[GCC 4.6.3] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more ...
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Python Speech Recognition Library Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
I have done some research and found this article on integrating Voice Recognition in python using Gtk, GStreamer, and CMU PocketSphinx, but I am curious to know whether there are any alternative ...
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1answer
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Ambiance theme text stays black -
I have used Jono Bacons creating your first ubuntu application to discover how to theme toolbars using the ubuntu theme.
I followed the exact same code and the program loads with a black toolbar, ...
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1answer
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How do i tell ubuntu to only install is asked for and do not bring other dependencies which will break the whole system?
How can i only install python-webkit but not other packages? which is showing to install? (no gstreamer*.*, i do not want to have any single files installed in my distro because of GPL license and it ...
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1answer
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Problem with Python3 picking Python2 package
I installed python3-numpy package, but trying to import it in Python3 interpreter I get this:
$ python3
Python 3.2.3 (default, May 3 2012, 15:54:42)
[GCC 4.6.3] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", ...
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1answer
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ImportError: No module named platform.credentials [closed]
I'm trying the sample code on http://developer.ubuntu.com/resources/app-developer-cookbook/ubuntu-one/adding-ubuntu-one-files-support-to-your-app/ to learn app integration with Ubuntu One. I keep ...
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1answer
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Is there a recommended DB to work with Quickly?
CouchDB used to be the recommended DB to work with Quickly until 12.04, when it was dropped out. Now, I want to know if there is another DB recommended to replace CouchDB that works nicely with ...
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Where is Python source code?
I have Python 2.7 installed for learning purposes (I'm a starting programmer reading 'Learn Python The Hard Way') and wanted to know how some things were done.
I installed it from Synaptic and want ...
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scewed up default installation of python in ubuntu 12.04 in my VPS server
I am running a VPS server with ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
I messed up the default python2.7 installation, now when I try to run python it gives
"illegal instruction"
This is the error which I get, when I ...
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Programming with DBus using PyQt
I'm trying to write a desktop environment that supports the global menu Before I get started with my main task In PyQt I'm trying to get the dbus code to work with QtDBus as a proof of concept. Here's ...
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How do I run Python 3.2.3?
The description here says that 12.04 ships with python 3.2.3 as well. What command do I run to get this? Running python -v or python2 -V or python2.7 -V all give me the same result 2.7.3. There are no ...
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1answer
461 views
Where is libpython-dev?
I've just upgraded to 12.04 and I can't find libpython-dev anymore.
Can you tell me where it is?
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8answers
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How can I install Python 2.6 on 12.04?
According to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop "Python 2.6 is no longer available for install".
I need to support legacy software that runs only on Python 2.6. How ...
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How to get pygtk with python2.6 ? the update to 12.04 removes it. (cannot go python2.7 because of specific extensions)
I have updated to the latest 12.04 and it removes the pygtk bindings for python2.6.
I've looked at the python-gtk package and it now installs only the lib for python2.7.
The problem is : I have an ...
