How do I run py-spyder once installed?

[Jeremy Lavergne]

> I presume that this is not what is supposed to happen. A few questions:
> 1) Have I attempted to run the right thing?

It appears you did run the correct thing.

> 2) Does this error message indicate a bad install? If so, any
> suggestions as to where to begin fixing it?

Probably not a bad install anymore than a bad environment assumption, but that could be either the package's or the user's doing.

You might be able to adjust this in Terminal's settings -> "advanced" preferences -> international character encoding. Try creating a new terminal based on those settings and see if it works then.

> 3) For future reference how do I find out where the executable file
> for an installed port resides? (When one installs Spyder on windows
> one gets a nice clicky icon in the start menu -- I have no experience
> in discovering where executables hide in unix).

Most programs don't have a "clicky icon". If you feel one should be made, file a ticket asking for this enhancement---beware: it won't work correctly with the Dock or Finder since it's not a real Mac application bundle. It's just a wrapper that just runs the command line program like you had just done.

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