[Tutor] testing for modules?

[Kent Johnson]

Ed Hotchkiss wrote:
> i have a generic script that is using several modules on windows and 
> linux boxes. i need to have the scripts test if a module is installed, 
> and then if not - then to install the module. can anyone give me a 
> headsup on how to test for a module, returning something to indicate 
> whether or not it is installed, then after that executing file to 
> install the module.? just somewhere to start would be helpful! thanks in 
> advance.

I don't know a generic way to install a module but the testing part is easy - just try to import it:
try:
  import mymodule
except ImportError:
  # install mymodule

In general you need to download and unzip a module, then run 'python setup.py install'.

Kent
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