Solus Software Center won't open

WanderingMind

DataDrake I am replying to this because I have the same issue; when I searched and found this thread, I tried both suggestions in our post, reinstalling solus-sc followed by checking for broken packages. The reinstall (appeared) to go fine. Still no luck. Checked for broken packages. None reported. I have never messed with Python directly. Yesterday, I just got this computer working. So I was using the Software Center, but it was working with no warnings of any problems. I think it did install some Python packages, but assumed that should be fine. If no one can suggest another solution, I may just have to reinstall.
My biggest problem is, if I do that, then go about setting up my system again without understanding what went wrong, I fear I'll just be repeating the same mistake.

davidjharder

Hey @WanderingMind, you found a very old thread! DataDrake is not around anymore in Solus, but there are others here who can help.

The only way to mess up solus-sc with python packages, is to install python packages from outside the Solus repositories.

You could try using one of the new replacements for solus-sc: either discover if you are running Plasma/KDE or gnome-software for Budgie/GNOME/Xfce/Mate. We are planning to drop solus-sc in favor of these replacements eventually, so why not try them early?