I’m trying to get OpenAI Universe up and running on my Windows PC. But when I use pip to install it, I keep hitting a wall. Here’s what pops up:
Error: Command "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1
The full error log shows something about ‘ld -liconv’ and a file not being found. I’ve already tried updating pip and setuptools without any luck.
I know the docs mention Windows isn’t officially supported, yet they also imply it should nearly work. Has anyone found a workaround or a fix that gets it installed properly? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
yo, i hit that same snag. wat worked 4 me was using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). its like having linux inside windows. just set it up, install python there, and boom - universe installs smooth. saves u from the windows headache. give it a shot!
I’ve dealt with similar issues when installing Universe on Windows. One workaround that’s worth trying is using Anaconda instead of pip. Anaconda handles dependencies better and can sometimes resolve these tricky installation errors.
Create a new Anaconda environment, activate it, then try installing Universe through conda. If that doesn’t work, you might need to install some dependencies manually before attempting the Universe install again.
Also, check your Python version - Universe may not be compatible with the latest versions. I had success using Python 3.7 specifically.
If all else fails, consider using a Linux virtual machine or WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) to run Universe. It’s an extra step, but it can save you a lot of headaches with Windows compatibility issues.
I’ve been down this road before with OpenAI Universe on Windows. It’s a bit of a minefield, isn’t it? One thing that helped me was using conda instead of pip. It’s better at managing dependencies, especially for complex packages like Universe.
First, I set up a new conda environment with Python 3.7 (Universe can be picky about versions). Then I installed Universe through conda-forge. It took some trial and error, but it eventually worked.
If you’re still hitting walls, consider setting up a Docker container. It’s a bit of a learning curve if you’re new to Docker, but it isolates the environment and can bypass a lot of Windows-specific issues.
Remember, Universe isn’t officially supported on Windows, so you might need to get creative. Patience is key here - it took me a few attempts before I got it running smoothly.
I ran into a similar issue when trying to install OpenAI Universe on Windows. After some digging, I found that the problem often stems from missing dependencies or incompatible versions. Here’s what worked for me:
First, I made sure I had the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools installed. This resolved some of the compilation errors.
Then, I created a fresh virtual environment using virtualenv and activated it. This helped isolate the installation from potential conflicts with other packages.
Finally, I installed Universe using pip with the ‘–no-deps’ flag, then manually installed the dependencies one by one. It was a bit tedious, but it allowed me to troubleshoot each dependency separately.
For the ‘ld -liconv’ error specifically, I had to install the libiconv library separately and add it to my system PATH.
It’s not a perfect solution, and you might still encounter some issues, but this approach got me past the initial installation hurdles. Hope this helps!