Welp.... none of that worked. (see below) Maybe I should apt-get remove python. But what about the one I got with curl? > 1) How many python installs do you find? > > # locate python |more nothing returned? How strange! I know there must be at least one because: bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ sudopybrew install -n -v -j2 2.7.2 You are already installed `Python-2.7.2` Do you want me to apt-get python? > > 2) What is your PATH now?  After you edited your .bashrc to add the > environmental variable did you invoke it? > > # /bin/bash > bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ sudo /bin/bash Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, check that virtualenv has been installed for VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. Michaels-Laptop ~ # su bmike1 Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, check that virtualenv has been installed for VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ $PATH bash: /home/bmike1/.pythonbrew/bin:/home/bmike1/.pythonbrew/pythons/Python-2.7.2/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games: No such file or directory bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ > 3) A child process can't fork here, so bash can't run or write to venv.run > (known error).  I would try it simply with: > > sudo pythonbrew venv use proj bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ sudo pythonbrew venv use proj sudo: pythonbrew: command not found bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ sudopybrew venv use proj # Using `proj` environment (found in /home/bmike1/.pythonbrew/venvs/Python-2.7.2) # To leave an environment, simply run `deactivate` bash: /home/bmike1/.pythonbrew/etc/venv.run: Permission denied (proj)bmike1@Michaels-Laptop ~ $ > > > So now try your original command (that gave the error) now and see if you > are still getting a python error? > > >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Lisa Kachold >> wrote: >>> >>> You are using this sudopybrew command WITH pythonbrew. >>> >>> After you run the first "curl" command it's going to install (see that | >>> "pipe" to bash?)... >>> >>> You can turn it off if it doesn't fix it (see the full post): >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM, Michael Havens >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I was going to do that.... I was moving this discussion into it's own >>>> thread. But I did have a question about it before I installed it. It said >>>> that said 'After installation, where you would normally use sudo, non-root >>>> users will need to use sudopybrew:' is that in all instances or just when >>>> working with python? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Lisa Kachold >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This can probably be fixed via an installation of pythonbrew to create >>>>> a new virtualvenv: >>>>> >>>>> curl -kL http://xrl.us/pythonbrewinstall | bash >>>>> >>>>> After that, pythonbrew installs itself to ~/.pythonbrew. >>>>> >>>>> Please add the following line to the end of your ~/.bashrc: >>>>> >>>>> [[ -s $HOME/.pythonbrew/etc/bashrc ]] && source >>>>> $HOME/.pythonbrew/etc/bashrc >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> f the install script is run as root, pythonbrew will automatically >>>>> install into /usr/local/pythonbrew. >>>>> >>>>> The pythonbrew will be automatically configured for every user on the >>>>> system if you install as root. >>>>> >>>>> After installation, where you would normally use sudo, non-root users >>>>> (which users get this error?) will need to use sudopybrew: >>>>> >>>>> sudopybrew venv list >>>>> (and enter the other commands in the next section using "sudopybrew" >>>>> instead of "pythonbrew") >>>>> >>>>> OR if the error is incurred AS root, create isolated python >>>>> environments (uses virtualenv): >>>>> >>>>> pythonbrew venv init >>>>> pythonbrew venv create proj >>>>> pythonbrew venv list >>>>> pythonbrew venv use proj >>>>> pythonbrew venv delete proj >>>>> >>>>> Show version: >>>>> >>>>> pythonbrew version >>>>> >>>>> If this does not fix your errors, it's going to be a complex packaging >>>>> issue: read the links I sent and/or get someone to evaluate your packages. >>>>> >>>>> If you don't fix it with a new venv init and create/use proj (as the >>>>> user you are having issues with), remember to turn it off: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> pythonbrew off >>>>> >>>>> COMMANDS >>>>> >>>>> install Build and install the given version of python. Install >>>>> setuptools and pip automatically.switch Permanently use the >>>>> specified python as default.use Use the specified python in current >>>>> shell.py Runs a named python file against specified and/or all >>>>> pythons.listList the installed all pythons.list -k List the >>>>> available install pythons.uninstall Uninstall the given version of >>>>> python.cleanupRemove stale source folders and archives.updateUpgrades >>>>> pythonbrew to the latest version.offDisable pythonbrew. symlinkCreate/Remove >>>>> a symbolic link to python (in a directory on your $PATH)buildoutRuns the >>>>> buildout with specified or current using python.venvCreate isolated python >>>>> environments (uses virtualenv) versionShow version.See more details >>>>> belowpythonbrew help >>>>> Reference:    http://pypi.python.org/pypi/pythonbrew/ >>>>> >>>>> Respond with your errors at each step, if this fails? >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Michael Havens >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> python seems to be messing up. Here is the error I am getting: >>>>>> >>>>>> Traceback (most recent call last): >>>>>>   File "", line 1, in >>>>>> ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader >>>>>> virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization >>>>>> hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, >>>>>> check that virtualenv has been installed for >>>>>> VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. >>>>>> Traceback (most recent call last): >>>>>>   File "", line 1, in >>>>>> ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader >>>>>> virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization >>>>>> hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, >>>>>> check that virtualenv has been installed for >>>>>> VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. >>>>>> >>>>>> Why is it repeating the 'call'? Could you tell me how to fix it: >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Michael, >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM, Michael Havens >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I want to copy a folder from Michaels-Laptop to Michaels-PC across >>>>>>> the network. I am logged in to Michaels-Laptop via ssh on the PC. WHat am I >>>>>>> doing wrong? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Traceback (most recent call last): >>>>>>>   File "", line 1, in >>>>>>> ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader >>>>>>> virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization >>>>>>> hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, >>>>>>> check that virtualenv has been installed for >>>>>>> VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. >>>>>>> Traceback (most recent call last): >>>>>>>   File "", line 1, in >>>>>>> ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader >>>>>>> virtualenvwrapper.sh: There was a problem running the initialization >>>>>>> hooks. If Python could not import the module virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader, >>>>>>> check that virtualenv has been installed for >>>>>>> VIRTUALENVWRAPPER_PYTHON=/usr/bin/python and that PATH is set properly. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> This "ImportError: No module named virtualenvwrapper.hook_loader" >>>>>> looks like a virtualenv python packaging problem: >>>>>> http://farmdev.com/thoughts/76/the-python-packaging-problem/ >>>>>> >>>>>> There is more available here, suggesting that you use pythonbrew and >>>>>> the newer command "venv" to manage your python modules: >>>>>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1571347 >>>>>> >>>>>> Here's a quick pythonbrew/venv module how to: >>>>>> http://pypi.python.org/pypi/pythonbrew/  It's a good possibility that it's >>>>>> not setup for system wide users (make sure you change to use the same >>>>>> version numbers for your install). >>>>>> >>>>>> If you get the same errors, this is the packaging problem where >>>>>> virtualenv has broken dependencies. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> (503) 754-4452 Android >>>>> (623) 239-3392 Skype >>>>> (623) 688-3392 Google Voice >>>>> ** >>>>> it-clowns.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> (503) 754-4452 Android >>> (623) 239-3392 Skype >>> (623) 688-3392 Google Voice >>> ** >>> it-clowns.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -- >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > -- > (503) 754-4452 Android > (623) 239-3392 Skype > (623) 688-3392 Google Voice > ** > it-clowns.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- :-)~MIKE~(-: --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss