Problems building Python tkinter module on Solaris

[Eric Brunel]

Alex Jacques wrote:
[snip]
> I read the Python FAQ 3.18 and other mentions of trying another version of
> tcl/tk. Since I cannot remove the tcl/tk in my /usr/local (insufficent
> privilege, and other folks use it), I built tcl/tk 8.3.4 in my
> /usr/freeware tree (same place where I build/install Python).
> 
> My Python build "procedure" is
> 
> ./configure --prefix=/usr/freeware
> make
> 
> No luck: the make file still grabs the tcl/tk stuff from /usr/local.

To get Tcl/Tk from another location, you have to edit your Setup file in 
the Modules sub-directory of your Python installation. Search for 
"_tkinter" and edit the appropriate lines. Refer to the comments in the 
file: they're quite clear...

HTH
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