How do I use a file in the terminal?

[psam3]

I used cd to move to a directory (gnomenu) on my desktop, and I want to use the setup.py file, but when I type in setep.py it just tells me command not found. The reason I want to try to run it from the command is because when I do it by clicking on it nothing happens. Can anyone help?

Thanks

[jamieleshaw]

Have you tried 'sh setup.py'?

[tjwilli]

I used cd to move to a directory (gnomenu) on my desktop, and I want to use the setup.py file, but when I type in setep.py it just tells me command not found. The reason I want to try to run it from the command is because when I do it by clicking on it nothing happens. Can anyone help?

Thanks

I'm guessing you have a python package/module to install with setup.py. If you are in the directory with the setup.py file, you just run this script with python like this (Don't type the '%')

% python setup.py install

To see the options from setup.py, type:

% python setup.py --help

HTH.

[psam3]

I tried the "python setup.py install" but I don't think it's working right, this is what happens


Any idea what that means?

Thanks

[Barriehie]

I've developed the habit, since not memorizing my $PATH variable to precede filenames with ./ when doing something in the terminal; i.e.

python ./setup.py

If you've a folder that you use frequently you can add it to your $PATH variable easy enough. This can be set in your /home/username/.bashrc file.

PATH=$PATH:PathToYourFolder  #PATH=$PATH:/home/myusername/Desktop/gnomenu
export PATH

Barrie

[Barriehie]

I tried the "python setup.py install" but I don't think it's working right, this is what happens


Any idea what that means?

Thanks

Did you run 'sudo make install' prior to running setup.py???

Barrie

[psam3]

Did you run 'sudo make install' prior to running setup.py???

Barrie

That worked thanks!

[sylentdogg]

Why not use the package from getdeb.net, or use the ppa from launchpad.net? Its easier then installing from source. But if you really want to install from source, the readme.txt file explains how to install and what dependencies you need in order for it to install.

[psam3]

Why not use the package from getdeb.net, or use the ppa from launchpad.net? Its easier then installing from source. But if you really want to install from source, the readme.txt file explains how to install and what dependencies you need in order for it to install.

I didn't realize this stuff was available Oh well, it was a learning experience.