Actually, you will still need "python-dev" for compiling. Sorry.
On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 5:21 PM, Alexis Praga <alexis.pr...@free.fr> wrote: > Hi, > > The documention on building matplotlib from source ( > http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/users/installing.html ) > says the following : > > "If you are on debian/ubuntu, you can get all the dependencies > required to build matplotlib with: > sudo apt-get build-dep python-matplotlib" > > However, doing so will force use to install over 800Mo of useless packages. > The dependencies mentioned after that (pytvhon,numpy, libpng, > freetype) are sufficient for building from source. > Could you edit that ? > > > Thanks > > -- > Alexis Praga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users