Jerzy Jalocha N wrote: > I'm new in this list (and to Python), so I'd like to start saying > hello to everyone first. I am really enjoying this new language! > > I am trying to use the standard tests (like test_list.py or > test_dict.py) from the standard library (Python2.5), but they aren't > available on a standard Ubuntu Hardy or Ibex installation. Searching > in the official download, I found a rich test structure under > 'Lib/test/', but in my installation, this directory doesn't contain > much. The dpkg-file script didn't find any packages for these specific > files either. I looked manually in any 'python-' package that seemed > reasonable, with no success, and Google didn't help this time. > > So, the first question is: How do I install the complete Python test > framework under Ubuntu (Debian)? > > Since I spend long times in a remote area without network connection, > I usually try to set-up everything I need (and might eventually need) > on my computer in advance, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. > Thus, I would really try to make sure, I have a complete Python > installed on my notebook. But I couldn't find out for sure what parts > are missing in a standard Ubuntu installation, and what needs to be > added manually. > > So, my second question: What (meta?-)package(s) do I have to install > under Ubuntu (Debian) in order to get a full (as in the official > release) Python installation?
The one thing you will definitely need is the python-dev-package. It will contain things such as headers and distutils that are needed to build and install 3rd-party-packages. I don't have the slightest idea where the tests are - but you can of course always install the source package :) Diez -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list