[Python-bugs-list] [Bug #133033] Build on a New Machine Needs Pre-existing Libs??

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Bug #133033, was updated on 2001-Feb-18 16:46
Here is a current snapshot of the bug.

Project: Python
Category: Build
Status: Closed
Resolution: Works For Me
Bug Group: Not a Bug
Priority: 5
Submitted by: nobody
Assigned to : akuchling
Summary: Build on a New Machine Needs Pre-existing Libs??

Details: It seems that when one tries to build and install Python on a
machine that had no previous versions of Python on it, part of the build
and install procedure runs a Python program that imports several modules.
The problem is that at that point, no Python library or PYTHONHOME has yet
been defined and the script fails. As a result, it seems necessary to first
install a precompiled binary version of Python before one can successfully
build and install Python from scratch.
...Bob    ryodlowski@pirus.com


Follow-Ups:

Date: 2001-Feb-22 07:59
By: akuchling

Comment:
I just tried building the CVS tree with a reduced PATH and with
/usr/bin/python deleted; Python built and installed fine.  Therefore, in
the absence of an actual log demonstrating it, this bug seems to be either
spurious or fixed.  Marking as closed.

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Date: 2001-Feb-20 18:37
By: akuchling

Comment:
I second Fred's comment.  It should work without a preinstalled Python; if
it doesn't, please e-mail the output of the make command to 
akuchlin@mems-exchange.org.

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Date: 2001-Feb-19 13:49
By: fdrake

Comment:
Did you get an error from actually trying this?  The current Makefile
builds a minimal Python which it then uses to continue the build process.

If your report was "inspired" by an actual failure, please give the
specific configure command you used, your platform, and a copy of the error
message.

Assigned to Andrew since this approach was based on his efforts; feel free
to re-assign if appropriate.
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