Python2.3 on RedHat 7.3

[wes weston]

Sebastian Knoop-Troullier wrote:
> I'm having a lot of trouble with Python2.3 on Redhat 7.3
> As this is a requirement for the new unstable versions of TMDA I am
> trying to get this up and running. Is anybody else running
> Python2.3 on RedHat 7.3? I am unable to find an RPM that will install
> on my RedHat.
> 
> I run into the following scenario described in the Python FAQ. I know
> this is probably a little off-topic and should go into a Python list
> but I figured maybe somebody here has come across the same problem:
> 
> Q) I'm trying to build the RPMS, but I get: 
> RPM build errors:
>     File not found by glob:
> /var/tmp/python2.3-2.3.3-root/usr/lib/python2.3/lib-dynload/_tkinter.so*
> A) You need to have the Tk development package installed. This package
> is usually called "tk-devel", and can be obtained from the same place
> that you normally find packages for your system. 
> 
> My problem is that I cannot find a tk-devel package for RedHat 7.3
> either. This has been haunting me for a few days now ;)
> 
> -Sebastian
> 
> 

Sebastian,

    I had this problem. See:

http://www.talkaboutprogramming.com/group/comp.lang.python/messages/290343.html

wes