diff --git a/python_apps/pypo/install/pypo-initialize.py b/python_apps/pypo/install/pypo-initialize.py
index 1217d59c3..1ee867f4f 100644
--- a/python_apps/pypo/install/pypo-initialize.py
+++ b/python_apps/pypo/install/pypo-initialize.py
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ def is_natty():
 """
 def get_os_codename():
     try:
-        p = Popen("which lsb_release", shell=True)
+        p = Popen("which lsb_release > /dev/null", shell=True)
         sts = os.waitpid(p.pid, 0)[1]
         
         if (sts == 0):