The $ORACLE_HOME variable probably isn't set for root. Try passing sudo the $ORACLE_HOME variable.
sudo env ORACLE_HOME=$ORACLE_HOME python setup.py install - or - sudo env ORACLE_HOME=/path/to/instantclient python setup.py install Jeremiah Jester wrote: > > I've downloaded the cx_oracle source module for python, howerver every > time i try to build it, it keeps on failing. I've been unable to find a > port for Ubuntu. Is there one? Anyone know how to get this properly > installed? > > # sudo python setup.py install > Traceback (most recent call last): > File "setup.py", line 36, in <module> > oracleHome = os.environ["ORACLE_HOME"] > File "/usr/lib/python2.5/UserDict.py", line 22, in __getitem__ > raise KeyError(key) > KeyError: 'ORACLE_HOME' > > > Link: > http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/cx-oracle/cx_Oracle-4.2.tar.gz?download > > Thanks, > JJ > > > > Disclaimer: The information contained in this transmission, including any > attachments, may contain confidential information of Panasonic Avionics > Corporation. This transmission is intended only for the use of the > addressee(s) listed above. Unauthorized review, dissemination or other > use > of the information contained in this transmission is strictly prohibited. > If you have received this transmission in error or have reason to believe > you are not authorized to receive it, please notify the sender by return > email and promptly delete the transmission. > > > _______________________________________________ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/cx_oracle-module-problems-tp19864731p24372780.html Sent from the Python - tutor mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
