Python/Tk not working in Linux

[Marc 'BlackJack' Rintsch]

In <1155534034.779323.184130 at m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>, BinnyVA wrote:

>> Some distributions move the `Tkinter` stuff into an own package. 
>> Search for a package called `python-tk` or `python-tkinter` or similar.
> 
> I could use a 'python-tk' package - but the problem is the latest
> version of python may not be available.

That's always the problem with packaged software.  But you gain fast and
easy installation via the package system.

> I am going to download Tcl/Tk and install it. Then I would try to
> install Python once again.

Just install the necessary development packages for your installed Tcl/Tk
and compile the Python sources.  Unless you really want to compile
everything yourself.

Ciao,
	Marc 'BlackJack' Rintsch