# Build error "/usr/local/lib/libpython2.7.a: error adding symbols: Bad value"

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/build-error-usr-local-lib-libpython2-7-a-error-adding-symbols-bad-value/234453>\
**Category:** GNU Radio\
**Created:** [March 5, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/build-error-usr-local-lib-libpython2-7-a-error-adding-symbols-bad-value/234453 "2015-03-05T18:34:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 5, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/build-error-usr-local-lib-libpython2-7-a-error-adding-symbols-bad-value/234453/1 "2015-03-05T18:34:30Z")

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I have been attempting to build gnuradio from the source and have  
encountered this error which is obviously related to my Python  
installation.

I have built Python2.7.8 from source with the confguration:

./configure --enable-shared --prefix=/usr/local

I have read that without the --enable-shared switch any embedded  
application will not have proper permissions for using python. However,  
the  
error persists.

Suggestions appreciated  
Tom