Re: [Visualpython-users] instructions: VPython for Ubuntu Karmic

[Andrew M. <amo...@de...>]

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Guy K. Kloss <g....@ma...> wrote:
> All the lines beginning with a "$" are prompts on the command line. So use
> your favourite console to do these tasks according to these steps below.
> Hopefully the fixed libboost packages will move soon to karmic-updates, but as
> long as they are not there, yet, please follow these instructions.
>
>  * Add the repository that contain the fixed Boost libraries, you'll probably
>   be prompted for your password on this call:
>
> $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ajmitch
>
>  * Update your local repository content list and install the update(s):
>
> $ sudo aptitude update
> $ sudo aptitude full-upgrade
>
>  * If you haven't done so, yet, install the VPython package from Ubuntu, named
>   python-visual:
>
> $ sudo aptitude install python-visual
>
>  * Test the install by using one (some) of the samples, e. g.
>   doublependulum.py:
>
> $ cd /usr/share/doc/python-visual/examples/
> $ python doublependulum.py
>
> Hope that helps,


Guy,

Thanks for the simple, straightforward instructions.  I was able to
install the boost libraries.

I can also confirm the error reported here:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/boost1.38/+bug/457688/comments/14

and that I was able to fix it by installing the
libgtkglextmm-x11-1.2-dev package and all its dependencies.  I see you
suggested that this be reported as a separate bug of python-visual,
which I see was done here:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-visual/+bug/482928

I'm happy that my Vpython module now works, although I am unable to
use the textures.  Is there anything in the new boost modules that
would prevent the textures from showing up, or is it more likely a
problem with my graphics card?   This installation was the first
chance I've had to try the textures, so I'm lost on what to look for
in terms of configuration.

Thanks again!

Andrew