Hi,
I can't tell whether you've had any experience with Sage before, so I'll assume
not.
On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:43 , Jeffrey wrote:
> Hi.
> I'm working on a Mac G5 & trying to install Sage. Darwin needs
> packages installed in site-packages within Python folders in
> Frameworks. But the Sage binary has two versions of Python inside Sage
> with additional packages & more Sage folders inside the various
> Python versions.
>
> So I end up with Sage folders inside of the site-package inside
> Python, and that inside Sage also inside site-packages inside another
> Python. It's a maze of folders. Where can I get some clarity on what
> exactly needs to be installed inside one copy of Python2.7 site-
> packages?
First, I think there is only one copy of python in a Sage tree. Can you post
what you think you're seeing? Also, Sage currently uses Python 2.6 (included),
not 2.7 (or whatever versions you may already have installed).
Second, a Sage installation should (with rare exceptions) contain all the
pieces it needs; it does not rely on already-installed components (like
Python). Because Sage brings together so many disparate pieces, relying on a
patchwork of components as installed on a random system would be a never-ending
support headache.
Third, you don't mention what OS you're running; that would be good to know.
Finally, Sage comes in two forms: a full source tarball which usually (often?)
will build w/o a problem if you have the development tool-chain installed; and
a system-specific "binary" tar-ball which you should be able to install and
have it "just work".
How are you doing your "installation"?
Justin
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