uninstall python script?

[Morgan Read]

Morgan Read wrote:
> Michael Schwendt wrote:
>> On 04/05/07, Morgan Read wrote:
>>> Chris Mohler wrote:
>>>> On 5/3/07, Morgan Read <mstuff at read.org.nz> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Folks
>>>>>
>>>>> I've been unfortunate enough to try installing a python script to find
>>>>> it doesn't work, only then to find there's no uninstall command - at
>>>>> least not obvious to the uninitiated.
>>>> [...]
>>>>
>>>> Try 'python setup.py install --help' - IIRC there's an option in there
>>>> somewhere.
>> There is no uninstall command and no uninstall option. It is pretty
>> usual to record the list of installed files and remove/uninstall a
>> Python module/program with that list. That's also one of the reasons
>> why we use RPM for the majority of packages.
>>
>>> Options for 'install' command:
>>>   --record            filename in which to record list of installed files
> Hay hay - thanks Michael!!!
> I did see that option, but was a little unsure I'd get all the changes -
> are there any files likely changed but not installed?  I guess I'll just
> go ahead and install again over the top with that option.  And anyway,
> if there's an install command it's only natural there'll be an uninstall
> command... yeah right!
> 
> I too have a strong policy of only using rpms, but every once in while
> there's something I need that's not provided - rpm of rsynch-backup is
Ooops - rdiff-backup
M.
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