Software for Scientists

This directory contains scripts for testing your machine to make sure you have the software you'll need for your workshop installed. To use these scripts:

1. Download swc-installation-test-1.py.

2. Run it from the shell:

   $ python swc-installation-test-1.py
   Passed
   

3. Download swc-installation-test-2.py.

4. Run it from the shell:

   $ python swc-installation-test-2.py
   check virtual-shell...  pass
   ...
   Successes:
   
   virtual-shell Bourne Again Shell (bash) 4.2.37
   ...
   

   If you see something like:

   $ python swc-installation-test-2.py
   check virtual-shell...  fail
   ...
   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/
   ...
   

   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
   ...
   ==================
   System information
   ==================
   os.name            : posix
   ...