[garycnew]

All:

I am running into issues trying to build Entware tools. I have all the build dependancies satisfied except for python 2.7, which is no longer available in the current repository.

# opkg update
Downloading http://bin.entware.net/armv7sf-k2.6/Packages.gz
Updated list of available packages in /opt/var/opkg-lists/entware

I attempted to install the archived version of python 2.7, but opkg complains with the following:

# curl --output python_2.7.17-2_armv7-2.6.ipk http://bin.entware.net/armv7sf-k2.6/archive/python_2.7.17-2_armv7-2.6.ipk

# opkg install ./python_2.7.17-2_armv7-2.6.ipk
Unknown package 'python'.
Collected errors:
* pkg_hash_fetch_best_installation_candidate: Packages for python found, but incompatible with the architectures configured
* opkg_install_cmd: Cannot install package python.

I find it ironic that Entware no longer provides the required python 2.7 package(s) that are required to build Entware tools.

Your guidance is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,


Gary

[Alozaros]

what router /firmware ??

it seams your are doing it wrong or this package is not available and not compatible...use python3

follow this guide
https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installing_Entware

[garycnew]

Hi Alozaros!

Router: Asus RT-AC66U_B1

I have Entware installed and working. That's not the issue. The issue is I'm trying to build my own package, which requires Entware tools. Entware tools has a long list of dependancies, which I have satisfied except for python 2.7. Python3 is also a dependency, which is available in the current repository and I was able to successfully install to satisfy that dependency of Entware tools. However, Entware tools still requires python 2.7 to be installed. If you look at the archive directory of the same repository, you'll see that is where I procured the python 2.7 package. I don't get why it would be incompatible or why Entware tools would require it after removing it from the current repository.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,


Gary

[egc]

Are you trying to compile Entware on the router ?

Cross compiling is the way to go:
https://github.com/Entware/Entware-ng/wiki/Compile-packages-from-sources

[garycnew]

Hi egc!

Yes... That's exactly what I'm trying to do. Although, I'm using the more current Entware reference apposed to the archived Entware-ng one you provided.

https://github.com/Entware/Entware/wiki/Compile-packages-from-sources

I need to find an Entware guru whom I'm sure could quickly set me on the right path to install python 2.7. However, Entware doesn't have a centralized forum and instead references the many replacement router firmware forums out there.

I appreciate your reply.

Respectfully,


Gary

[Alozaros]

yep it ironic and it happens even on linux distros too..

* pkg_hash_fetch_best_installation_candidate: Packages for python found, but incompatible with the architectures configured
* opkg_install_cmd: Cannot install package python.

it seams the last entware is

http://bin.entware.net/armv7sf-k3.2

and you are on
http://bin.entware.net/armv7sf-k2.6

also
https://github.com/Entware/Entware/wiki/Compile-packages-from-sources

[garycnew]

Alozaros,

The armv7sf-k3.2 is the kernel 3.2 repository.

The armv7sf-k2.6 is the kernel 2.6 repository.

Nether offer python 2.7 in their respective current repositories (both archived).

I can't seem to force install the python 2.7 package, either.

Respectfully,


Gary