Morgan Read wrote: > Morgan Read wrote: >> Michael Schwendt wrote: >>> On 04/05/07, Morgan Read wrote: >>>> Chris Mohler wrote: >>>>> On 5/3/07, Morgan Read <mstuff@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> Hi Folks >>>>>> >>>>>> I've been unfortunate enough to try installing a python script to find >>>>>> it doesn't work, only then to find there's no uninstall command - at >>>>>> least not obvious to the uninitiated. >>>>> [...] >>>>> >>>>> Try 'python setup.py install --help' - IIRC there's an option in there >>>>> somewhere. >>> There is no uninstall command and no uninstall option. It is pretty >>> usual to record the list of installed files and remove/uninstall a >>> Python module/program with that list. That's also one of the reasons >>> why we use RPM for the majority of packages. >>> >>>> Options for 'install' command: >>>> --record filename in which to record list of installed files >> Hay hay - thanks Michael!!! >> I did see that option, but was a little unsure I'd get all the changes - >> are there any files likely changed but not installed? I guess I'll just >> go ahead and install again over the top with that option. And anyway, >> if there's an install command it's only natural there'll be an uninstall >> command... yeah right! >> >> I too have a strong policy of only using rpms, but every once in while >> there's something I need that's not provided - rpm of rsynch-backup is > Ooops - rdiff-backup > M. > rdiff-backup is in extras. -- Sjoerd Mullender
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