This directory contains scripts for testing your machine to make sure you have the software you'll need for your boot camp installed. See the comments at the head of each script for more details, but you'll basically want to see something like:
$ python swc-installation-test-1.py
Passed
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py
check virtual-shell... pass
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Successes:
virtual-shell Bourne Again Shell (bash) 4.2.37
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If you see something like:
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py
check virtual-shell... fail
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check for command line shell (virtual-shell) failed:
command line shell (virtual-shell) requires at least one of the following dependencies
For instructions on installing an up-to-date version, see
http://software-carpentry.org/setup/
causes:
check for Bourne Again Shell (bash) failed:
could not find 'bash' executable for Bourne Again Shell (bash)
For instructions on installing an up-to-date version, see
http://software-carpentry.org/setup/
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follow the suggestions to try and install any missing software. For
additional troubleshooting information, you can use the --verbose
option:
$ python swc-installation-test-2.py --verbose
check virtual-shell... fail
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System information
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os.name : posix
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