red hat 8.0 and python

[Peter]

Dave Reed wrote:
> On Saturday 19 April 2003 23:25, Peter wrote:
> 
>>I've just installed Red hat 8.0, and although python 2.2.1 comes with 
>>it, i cannot use anything which uses the Tkinter library (this 
> 
> includes 
> 
>>IDLE). I a few other packages work, and the interpreter runs fine. I 
>>suppose that this might be due to the setup, but I cannot figure it 
> 
> out. 
> 
>>  Could it be that Tkinter module does not come with the python 
>>distribution which came with Red Hat 8.0? I read that it should, but I 
>>searched my whole computer for anything with “tk” in the name with no 
> 
> luck.
> 
> 
> It's on one of the CDs - install the tkinter-2.2.1-17 rpm file.
> 
> 
> 
>>I downloaded the rpm's for the python 2.2.2 (from www.python.org) but 
>>simple "rpm -i" or "rpm -U" installing gives me errors; conflicts with 
>>the currently installed version. I am not quite sure whether I should 
>>try uninstalling what is there now because I've read that the a few 
>>programs need it to run.
>>
>>Any suggestions? Also if anyone knows of a webpage listing the 
>>step-by-step instructions on how to install/uninstall/upgrade the 
> 
> python 
> 
>>distribution, please reply. I have read the info provided on 
>>www.python.org, but it is not detailed enough for me.
> 
> 
> If you just want Tkinter, install the above mentioned RPM rather than
> going to the trouble of upgrading.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 

Thanks Dave:

I found the file (it's on the third CD) but when I try to install it 
(using rpm -i ) i get:

error:  Failed dependencies:
      libtix.so.0 is needed by tkinter-2.2.1-17

I am not sure how to even begin looking where that library might be...

Any help would be appreciated..

Peter