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2007-10-03
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Go to python in maemo.org downloads and first install the python 2.4 base repository and then after installing that install python 2.5.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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2007-10-03
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Thanks,
I have tried that and it I am still getting the error. I have also tried reflashing back to the previous image (26 8) and am still having the same problems. I am wondering if doing the update via a Vista machine is causing the problem, although everything says it is fine. I could try reflashing from an XP machine. Should I maybe hold off on restoring the settings after the reflash, install the apps I want, then restore the settings?
I have tried that and it I am still getting the error. I have also tried reflashing back to the previous image (26 8) and am still having the same problems. I am wondering if doing the update via a Vista machine is causing the problem, although everything says it is fine. I could try reflashing from an XP machine. Should I maybe hold off on restoring the settings after the reflash, install the apps I want, then restore the settings?
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2007-10-03
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@ Houston
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Try the red pill mode to find the respective packages. Search the site for red pill mode
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2007-10-03
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OK got into red pill mode with no problems, but can't seem to find the package I need. I have tried installing Python as per the web site (install base then install program) Have browsed all of the packages but don't see libffi4. Unless I am missing is here anything else I should be looking for. Thanks and I appreciate the help
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2007-10-03
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Just an update, I have tried everything that I can think of tonight with no luck. Any assistance would be appreciated. Could I have a problem with the application catalog. I have tried to install directly from http://repository.maemo.org/extras/dist/bora/install (both the missing libffi4 and python) with no luck. I get an error indicating that the unable to download Application package not found
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2007-10-03
, 10:05
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@ Agoura Hills Calif
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I installed WordPy after reading your message with no problem. I have the Python 5 runtime installed, and I did find libffi4 after going into Red Pill mode. Did you uninstall Python 4? I would.
Did you try the suggestions on this page: http://maemo-wordpy.garage.maemo.org/
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Did you try the suggestions on this page: http://maemo-wordpy.garage.maemo.org/
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2007-10-03
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"I have only had my N800 for a couple of weeks and I did my first update of it today, now I am running into a few problems."
I am, like you, new to the platform and if I had known the update was going to be so problematic, I wouldn't have done it. Unlike you, I flashed with Flasher from a Mac.
It has taken me about four hours to get the machine up and running again and there were lib files that the installer stopped complaining about only once I installed mysql - or was it Maemo mapper ?
I can't get Aisleriot to run. Among other things, the installer asks for a help page in English. I went to the site and found the missing file but clicking on it merely brought me back to the installer and the app itself, not the file. Very frustrating.
I wish were geek enough to know how to install files without going through the installer.
baimbridge,
Abymes
I am, like you, new to the platform and if I had known the update was going to be so problematic, I wouldn't have done it. Unlike you, I flashed with Flasher from a Mac.
It has taken me about four hours to get the machine up and running again and there were lib files that the installer stopped complaining about only once I installed mysql - or was it Maemo mapper ?
I can't get Aisleriot to run. Among other things, the installer asks for a help page in English. I went to the site and found the missing file but clicking on it merely brought me back to the installer and the app itself, not the file. Very frustrating.
I wish were geek enough to know how to install files without going through the installer.
baimbridge,
Abymes
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2007-10-03
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Originally Posted by baimbridge
"I have only had my N800 for a couple of weeks and I did my first update of it today, now I am running into a few problems."
I am, like you, new to the platform and if I had known the update was going to be so problematic, I wouldn't have done it. Unlike you, I flashed with Flasher from a Mac.
It has taken me about four hours to get the machine up and running again and there were lib files that the installer stopped complaining about only once I installed mysql - or was it Maemo mapper ?
I can't get Aisleriot to run. Among other things, the installer asks for a help page in English. I went to the site and found the missing file but clicking on it merely brought me back to the installer and the app itself, not the file. Very frustrating.
I wish were geek enough to know how to install files without going through the installer.
baimbridge,
Abymes
Most of us with the exception of a few are just noobs. We just learnt everything just the way you are doing. Have patience .... each day is a new learning experience with the it and the itt forums. I love each and every day because of my tablet and the wonderful discussions here.
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2007-10-03
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It has taken me about four hours to get the machine up and running again and there were lib files that the installer stopped complaining about only once I installed mysql - or was it Maemo mapper ?
I can't get Aisleriot to run. Among other things, the installer asks for a help page in English. I went to the site and found the missing file but clicking on it merely brought me back to the installer and the app itself, not the file. Very frustrating.
I installed WordPy after reading your message with no problem. I have the Python 5 runtime installed, and I did find libffi4 after going into Red Pill mode. Did you uninstall Python 4? I would.
Did you try the suggestions on this page: http://maemo-wordpy.garage.maemo.org/
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I had no issues with Python and Wordpy when the unit was new and out of the box (got both installed fine). This problem started after I did the latest install. It almost seems like the previous version was patched (out of the box) and when the machine was flashed it put on a non patched version.
Oh well I enjoy the challenge but it now makes me hesitate to recommend these tablets for less technical users.
I appreciate the help from all.
Stephen
I am trying to reinstall some of the applications that I had previously installed and on many I am getting an error that the libffi4 package is missing (python, maemo wordpress py).
I am not sure about how to install the missing package and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.