Pips for python2 and python3

[MRAB]

Tn 2021-03-21 23:13, Tim Johnson wrote:
> Using ubuntu 20.04 as a recent install
> with python3 (3.8.5) which was installed as part of the
> original distribution install
> and
> python2 (2.7.18) that has been installed using apt.
> 
> I have a large amount of utilities written in python2 which I need to
> maintain
> until I convert that code to python3
> 
> I see numerous caveats regarding the installing of pips for both these
> versions.
> 
> I would welcome advice on how to proceed which could very well be
> accomplished
> by links to relevant discussions or documentation.
> 
I'd suggest using the pip module:

python2 -m pip

and:

python3 -m pip