Works fine for me on Ubuntu 13.04. Could be a graphics driver issue on your side. For instance, does the following work for you?
sudo apt-get install vtk-examples cd /usr/share/vtk/Tutorial/Step1/Python/ python Cone.py -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1171570 Title: scitools vtk backend segfaults at import To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/scitools/+bug/1171570/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
