This directory contains scripts for testing your machine to make sure you have the software you’ll need for your workshop installed. To use these scripts:
Download swc-installation-test-1.py.
Run it from the shell:
$ python swc-installation-test-1.py
Passed
Download swc-installation-test-2.py.
Run it from the shell:
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py
check virtual-shell... pass
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Successes:
virtual-shell Bourne Again Shell (bash) 4.2.37
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If you see something like:
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py
check virtual-shell... fail
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check for command line shell (virtual-shell) failed:
command line shell (virtual-shell) requires at least one of the following dependencies
For instructions on installing an up-to-date version, see
http://software-carpentry.org/setup/
causes:
check for Bourne Again Shell (bash) failed:
could not find 'bash' executable for Bourne Again Shell (bash)
For instructions on installing an up-to-date version, see
http://software-carpentry.org/setup/
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follow the suggestions to try and install any missing software. For
additional troubleshooting information, you can use the --verbose
option:
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py --verbose
check virtual-shell... fail
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System information
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os.name : posix
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