How to tell a Python program where a shared library is?

[Doug Fort]

Edward C. Jones wrote:

> Suppose I have a shared library, say "mymodule.so". How do I tell a Python
> program where "mymodule.so" is? If necessary I can change the PATH environment
> variable. How is this done?
> 
> Thanks,
> Ed Jones

In Python 2.0 I could put my shared modules (or symlinks to them) in 
.../site-packages and they'd be found.  In Python 2.1 I have had to add 
'.../site-packages' to the PYTHONPATH, but I still think it's a good 
approach, especially on a system that supports symbolic links.
--
Doug Fort <dougfort at downright.com>
Senior Meat Manager
Downright Software LLC


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