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glider.kmn

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Registered: 2022-05-15

Posts: 4

update breaks python packages (--break-system-packages)

foreword: I know I am to blame for using --break-system-packages, in my defense I will say that I have none

What happened: dowloaded python package with [--break-system-packages], upon update (I assume) python packages do not work anymore (see error below). Have reverted to pre-fucked system with timeshift.

What I need: how do I prevent my system from breaking itself when I have to inevitably update.

Thank you in advance, I apologize for my idiocy, and hope there is a solution for likemindedly rash individuals to look up in future.

Error: Module not found "[name]"

Name is for example "aqt"

gromit

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From: Germany

Registered: 2024-02-10

Posts: 1,536

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Re: update breaks python packages (--break-system-packages)

Which program is erroring out like this? Is this some personal project? You should be able to fix this by reinstalling these packages, optimally into a venv so you dont get this problem again ^^

bulletmark

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From: Brisbane, Australia

Registered: 2013-10-22

Posts: 713

Re: update breaks python packages (--break-system-packages)

Should we assume you are talking about using `pip install --break-system-packages`?

Re your question: "how do I prevent my system from breaking itself when I have to inevitably update" What are you using/doing that requires you to use pip like this?