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I'm trying to install the Python Imaging Library on Mac OS X 10.4, but I get errors. I'm not sure where the error starts, it's just a huge wall of text when executing sudo python setup.py install.

But the last few lines are: 

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collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
lipo: can't open input file: /var/tmp//ccNKvQpP.out (No such file or directory)
error: command 'gcc' failed with exit status 1

I've googled, but none of the results are working.

Paul R
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john2x
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    You should post the whole message. That just shows the linker failed, which doesn't tell us the root cause of the error. – Matthew Flaschen May 31 '10 at 03:25
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    `sudo port install py-pil` Macports will save you tons of time :-) – prodigitalson May 31 '10 at 05:02
  • ok I've tried installing through Macports, but it seems to be installing Python 2.4 also.. I don't want that. (It's still installing now, will see later if it is indeed installing 2.4) EDIT: turns out there's a py26-pil package. :) Thanks! EDIT2: how do I remove the files from the cancelled 2.4 install attempt? – john2x May 31 '10 at 09:36

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It is a good idea to install the Fink package manager, if you have not yet done so: you have a single point entry to many open-source packages; they have been configured to as to be precisely adapted to Mac OS X.

Once you have installed Fink, a simple

fink install pil

will do.

If there is any package not in Fink that you wish to install, make sure to follow their advice on what environment variables should be defined. This way, you'll have less trouble compiling more recent versions of some packages, etc., in case you need them.

Eric O. Lebigot
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