Re: [Gtkpod-devel] Getting the Python module working

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Jorg Schuler wrote:
> On Sun, May 28, 2006 at 05:40:40PM -0400, Todd Zullinger wrote:
>> And some instructions in the docs (INSTALL or README I supposed)
>> that just state the requirements for building the bindings wouldn't
>> hurt.  If you want to write some, post them here and Jorg can
>> integrate them if he wants.
> 
> Definitely would like to see some instructions, and a python summary
> line in the configure output.

The attached patch adds a config summary (you might recognize the
format :).  If you think more detail is in order, like python version,
location, or whatever, let me know.

As far as installation instructions and requirements, where do you
think they'd best fit in?  INSTALL, INSTALL_CVS, or README?

Here's a stab at some basic installation instructions (mainly intended
to spur some comments about why these suck and what needs fixed and
added before checking them into CVS):

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To build the python interface you will need:

    Python>= 2.1.1 (and the development package / headers)
    SWIG>= 1.3.24

Use the --with-python option to enable building.  Configure will
search for python in $PATH.  You may pass a path as an option if you
want to use a specific python interpreter:

    --with-python=/path/to/your/python

For usage examples, see the scripts in bindings/python/examples.

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The exact version of SWIG that's required isn't something I know.
There were changes to SWIG at some point that required changes to the
interface file, but I don't know in what version those changes
occurred.  So the 1.3.24 is not as precise as it could be.  Any help
from someone that knows SWIG would be welcome.

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