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diff --git a/documentation/poky-ref-manual/faq.xml b/documentation/poky-ref-manual/faq.xml index b209fff81d..7a891b0595 100644 --- a/documentation/poky-ref-manual/faq.xml +++ b/documentation/poky-ref-manual/faq.xml @@ -20,6 +20,47 @@ </para> </answer> </qandaentry> + + + + + + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> + I only have Python 2.4 or 2.5 but BitBake requires Python 2.6. + Can I still use Poky? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + You can use a stand-alone tarball to provide Python 2.6. + You can find pre-built 32 and 64-bit versions of Python 2.6 at the following locations: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem><para><ulink url='http://autobuilder.yoctoproject.org/downloads/miscsupport/python-nativesdk-standalone-i586.tar.bz2'></ulink></para></listitem> + <listitem><para><ulink url='http://autobuilder.yoctoproject.org/downloads/miscsupport/python-nativesdk-standalone-x86_64.tar.bz2'></ulink></para></listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </para> + <para> + These tarballs are self-contained with all required libraries and should work + on most Linux systems. + To use the tarballs extract them into the root + directory and run the appropriate command: + <literallayout class='monospaced'> + $ export PATH=/opt/poky/sysroots/i586-pokysdk-linux/usr/bin/:$PATH + $ export PATH=/opt/poky/sysroots/x86_64-pokysdk-linux/usr/bin/:$PATH + </literallayout> + </para> + <para> + Once you run the command, BitBake uses Python 2.6. + </para> + </answer> + </qandaentry> + + + + + <qandaentry> <question> <para> |