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Hello all,
I will freely admit that I'm a newb when it comes to Linux, just trying to learn how to use it!
I just finished installing Debian, and wanted to get the torrents running again, so hopefully you guys can help me get this straight.

First, I attempted to install Deluge via a package installer in GNOME. I received an error: Dependency is not satisfiable: libbost-date-time1.34.1.

After this, I used a term window (logged in as root) to follow the steps in the FAQ... installed the dependencies.

When trying to run it, I received the following:

LinuxToaster:/deluge# deluge
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/deluge", line 46, in ?
import deluge.interface
File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/deluge/interface.py", line 37, in ?
pygtk.require('2.0')
File "/var/lib/python-support/python2.4/pygtk.py", line 69, in require
assert not sys.modules.has_key('gtk'), \
AssertionError: pygtk.require() must be called before importing gtk


Just for the heck of it, I ran the following command (as I've seen it in a couple posts, resolving issues with other errors) : LinuxToaster:/deluge# rm -rf ~/.config/deluge

Tried again, No change....

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

kiztope wrote:Hello all,
I will freely admit that I'm a newb when it comes to Linux, just trying to learn how to use it!
I just finished installing Debian, and wanted to get the torrents running again, so hopefully you guys can help me get this straight.

First, I attempted to install Deluge via a package installer in GNOME. I received an error: Dependency is not satisfiable: libbost-date-time1.34.1.

After this, I used a term window (logged in as root) to follow the steps in the FAQ... installed the dependencies.

When trying to run it, I received the following:

LinuxToaster:/deluge# deluge
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/deluge", line 46, in ?
import deluge.interface
File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/deluge/interface.py", line 37, in ?
pygtk.require('2.0')
File "/var/lib/python-support/python2.4/pygtk.py", line 69, in require
assert not sys.modules.has_key('gtk'), \
AssertionError: pygtk.require() must be called before importing gtk


Just for the heck of it, I ran the following command (as I've seen it in a couple posts, resolving issues with other errors) : LinuxToaster:/deluge# rm -rf ~/.config/deluge

Tried again, No change....

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

1st, you'll never be able to run deluge as root. ever.

2nd, you need to add universe to your sources. go here for a turorial on how to do that (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repos ... 847d373096)
then, in a command prompt, type:
`sudo apt-get install python-all-dev python-all python-dbus python-gtk2 python-notify librsvg2-common python-xdg python-support libboost-thread1.34.1 libboost-date-time1.34.1 libboost-filesystem1.34.1 libboost-serialization1.34.1`

3rd which version are you trying to install? deluge 0.5.7.1? did you download the deb package from us (http://deluge-torrent.org/downloads.php)? if not, download it from us, and try to install again by double-clicking on the deb package. then try to run deluge as *user*, not root

The reply is much appreciated!
1st... Thanks for the tip on root vs user.

2nd... I have now looked over the page that you provided.
I was able to find the Software Preferences window, as specified, however, when I click "Add", it brings up another dialog box, similar to the once shown on the aforementioned URL, but with different options.
The options in the dropdown box are as follows:
Debian 3.1 "Sarge"
Debian 3.1 "Sarge" Security Updates
Debian "Etch" (testing)
Debian "Sid" (unstable)

Beneath the dropdown, the following selections are available (checkboxes)
Officially Supported (Checked)
DFSG-Compatible Software with Non-Free Dependencies (Unchecked)
Non-DFSG-compatible Software (Unchecked)

So, since there is no "Universe", I'm guessing that the second checkbox would be the closest match... Any thoughts?

Although I haven't made any changes to the Software Preferences, I also ran the command, as requested:

LinuxToaster:/# sudo apt-get install python-all-dev python-all python-dbus python-gtk2 python-notify librsvg2-common python-xdg python-support libboost-thread1.34.1 libboost-date-time1.34.1 libboost-filesystem1.34.1 libboost-serialization1.34.1
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
python-all-dev is already the newest version.
python-all is already the newest version.
python-dbus is already the newest version.
python-gtk2 is already the newest version.
python-notify is already the newest version.
librsvg2-common is already the newest version.
python-xdg is already the newest version.
python-support is already the newest version.
E: Couldn't find package libboost-thread1.34.1

Then attempted to make, then run deluge again. No change from the initial run (as half-expected)

3rd... I've downloaded both of the following from deluge directly:
Debian 4.1 (Lenny) package for i386 systems
Debian SID package for i386 systems
Both yielded the same error when trying to install via the GDebi Package installer.

When I received the GUI error the first time, I ran the installation process via CLI, as specified in the FAQ's first entry.


Any suggestions?

kiztope wrote:The reply is much appreciated!
1st... Thanks for the tip on root vs user.

2nd... I have now looked over the page that you provided.
I was able to find the Software Preferences window, as specified, however, when I click "Add", it brings up another dialog box, similar to the once shown on the aforementioned URL, but with different options.
The options in the dropdown box are as follows:
Debian 3.1 "Sarge"
Debian 3.1 "Sarge" Security Updates
Debian "Etch" (testing)
Debian "Sid" (unstable)

Beneath the dropdown, the following selections are available (checkboxes)
Officially Supported (Checked)
DFSG-Compatible Software with Non-Free Dependencies (Unchecked)
Non-DFSG-compatible Software (Unchecked)

So, since there is no "Universe", I'm guessing that the second checkbox would be the closest match... Any thoughts?

Although I haven't made any changes to the Software Preferences, I also ran the command, as requested:

LinuxToaster:/# sudo apt-get install python-all-dev python-all python-dbus python-gtk2 python-notify librsvg2-common python-xdg python-support libboost-thread1.34.1 libboost-date-time1.34.1 libboost-filesystem1.34.1 libboost-serialization1.34.1
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
python-all-dev is already the newest version.
python-all is already the newest version.
python-dbus is already the newest version.
python-gtk2 is already the newest version.
python-notify is already the newest version.
librsvg2-common is already the newest version.
python-xdg is already the newest version.
python-support is already the newest version.
E: Couldn't find package libboost-thread1.34.1

Then attempted to make, then run deluge again. No change from the initial run (as half-expected)

3rd... I've downloaded both of the following from deluge directly:
Debian 4.1 (Lenny) package for i386 systems
Debian SID package for i386 systems
Both yielded the same error when trying to install via the GDebi Package installer.

When I received the GUI error the first time, I ran the installation process via CLI, as specified in the FAQ's first entry.


Any suggestions?

i assumed you used ubuntu gutsy, since you were such a newbie. sorry. i dont think i've ever heard of a newbie using debian before. which debian version are you using? sarge? etch? lenny?

Well, I'm a brave newbie. (Network Engineer, by trade) Regarding the debian install, It's 4.0, so I think it's aka "Etch".

kiztope wrote:Well, I'm a brave newbie. (Network Engineer, by trade) Regarding the debian install, It's 4.0, so I think it's aka "Etch".

i'm a debian user myself unfortunately, deluge cant run on etch, because it's version of pygtk is too old. deluge needs at least lenny, aka testing. if you want to upgrade to lenny, i suggest the #debian channel on irc.freenode.net for information. in fact i'm there a lot and could help you. if you dont want to upgrade to lenny, then, i'm sorry.

Hi,

kiztope wrote: [...]
When trying to run it, I received the following:

LinuxToaster:/deluge# deluge
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/deluge", line 46, in ?
import deluge.interface
File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/deluge/interface.py", line 37, in ?
pygtk.require('2.0')
File "/var/lib/python-support/python2.4/pygtk.py", line 69, in require
assert not sys.modules.has_key('gtk'), \
AssertionError: pygtk.require() must be called before importing gtk
[...]

please try the "fix" I left within http://forum.deluge-torrent.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=812 which at least works for me without problems.