Which Linux distribution

[Bengt Richter]

On Mon, 07 Oct 2002 12:22:19 +1300, Greg Ewing <see_reply_address at something.invalid> wrote:

>Mark McEahern wrote:
>
>> Sorry, I was unclear.  The FAQ I was suggesting was:
>> 
>> How should I install Python 2.x on Red Hat 7.x so it doesn't mess up Red
>> Hat's dependency on Python 1.5.2?
>
>
>I think the trick is to install it so that the
>binary has a distinctive name, e.g. "python2.2"
>or "my_python" instead of just "python". Then
>always explicitly refer to your version when
>you want it.
>
IMO it would be nice if RH took that advice for *its* use of Python,
and left bare "python" for the user to link as he saw fit, if s/he
didn't like a default convenience setting to the latest stable version.

Regards,
Bengt Richter