RedGlow schrieb:
> Obviously, because I wanted to experiment with python pointing to a different version (2.5, in my case).
then don't mess with /usr, but do changes in your home or /usr/local.
> By the way, how come python isn't managed by the alternatives mechanism?
it is not an alternative and will break dependencies.
> Ok, I know: if I do something by hand, then I'm on my own. But, anyway, the program should raise an adeguate exception, rather than this one (something that say "python symlink is wrong: it should be something like 'pythonX.Y'").
RedGlow schrieb:
> Obviously, because I wanted to experiment with python pointing to a different version (2.5, in my case).
then don't mess with /usr, but do changes in your home or /usr/local.
> By the way, how come python isn't managed by the alternatives mechanism?
it is not an alternative and will break dependencies.
> Ok, I know: if I do something by hand, then I'm on my own. But, anyway, the program should raise an adeguate exception, rather than this one (something that say "python symlink is wrong: it should be something like 'pythonX.Y'").
no anyway. we cannot anticipate your doing.