Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Hello all,

I tried OS2008 (on my n800) and quickly discovered there is no serious text editor (such as leafpad which can edit a 400k text file). So I rolled back to 2007.

Unfortunately, there is a problem reinstalling Python (I get the message:
Is there a problem with the repository, or are we destined to not have python on OS2007, now that OS2008 is here?

TIA,

Craig...

[edit] OK, I see the problem (elsewhere in the forums). For some reason the hostname is incorrect for the maemo repositories. One should edit /etc/apt/sources.list and remove the 'i' from repository.maemo.org to repostory.maemo.org

Now the python install works, whew!
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Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Leafpad and scite are available in my repo for OS2008.

Not sure if it is displayed in the menu.
Should..

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

I see your Scite from Application Manager, but I don't see Leafpad?

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Yep, stupid error.
Forgot the "user/" part of section...

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

and now does it display?

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Yep, thanks. and scid too.

Installing Leafpad now:)

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

It installs ok, but does not show up in the 'program manager' type thingie - Scite does. However, it can be started from xterm.

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Ok thanks for the report. I'll check this.

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Ok, I do see the icon after a re-boot.

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Ok these are different versions of leafpad.
Mine is 0.8.9. One from OS2007 seems like 0.8.10 and included hildonization.
Latest is 0.8.13 but hildonization has been removed.
When I understand the mess and what can be done on the device (scared with internationalization), maybe I'll do something more usefull.

Meanwhile

vi rulez
:D

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

So at the moment, Nokia didn't deliver any good editor?

Then yes, I suggest to switch back to OS 2007.

:mad:

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Has Nokia ever delivered a good text editor?

Anyway, you are being too modest.

Folks should try your version of Leafpad:) It is not hildonized, but it works without barfing and I have finally been able to edit my platformHTMLBindings.xml file.

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

Thanks for this. It fills a big need with OS2008. My son (who has a n800 running OS2008) was kind enough to install your package, and it looks pretty good. You only lose 1 line due to the menus not being hildon-ized.

Your work has brought me one step closer to trying the OS2008 upgrade (again).

thanks,

Craig...

Re: Rolling back to 2007, and trying to install Python
 

If somebody wants to try, I've ported the exact same version (including hildonization):
http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...d.php?p=121835