PR: Check for bsd
in sys.platform and use sh
as a default shell on BSD systems
#341
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On BSD platforms, the
sys.platform
test for a default shell in confpage.py may fall through to the Darwin case. This may result in an error as follows, also preventing the display of the Spyder Preferences window.This patch adds a test for 'bsd' in
sys.platform
, here using 'sh' as a default shell for confpage.pyWhen the Spyder Issue reporter popped up with this issue, I'd originally reported it to the spyder project. Noticing the source references in the backtrace available in the Issue reporter window, I'll try to retract or close the issue there.
Fixes #342.