Re: using python2.5 + mysql on Etch?

[Bernd Zeimetz <bernd@bzed.de>]

Hi,

> (Paul pointed me here, so if you're getting this twice: my apologies)
> 
> 
>  I'm looking to run my python2.5-dependent application (uses hashlib) on Etch,
>  connecting to a mysql database.
>  It appears the python-mysqldb package only provides for 2.3/2.4.
>  I tried serveral things (link modules, compile mysqldb myself) but
>  couldn't really get it working.
> 
>  What are the best/easiest options for this situation?

I could upload a proper package to backports.org - python2.5 is not
officially supported in Etch. I'll put that on my todo list.

Cheers,

Bernd

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Bernd Zeimetz
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