[Tutor] How can I overwrite the previous version on linux ?

[Prasad, Ramit]

Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> On 19/12/12 16:52, Dae James wrote:
> > My linux distribution is CentOs 6.3. And python attached to the OS is 2.6.
> > How can I overwrite the previous version with python 2.7 ? Or how can I
> >uninstall the previous version?
> 
> Why? Do you like breaking your operating system?
> 
> Never, ever mess with the operating system's installed version of Python.
> Unless you are an expert, you will probably break things. Even if you are
> an expert, it is best to just leave it for the operating system.
> 
> Instead, install Python 2.7 separately.
> 
> You could try:
> 
> $ sudo yum install python2.7
> 
> from the command line, and see if that works. I'm still using Centos 5,
> so I don't know what Centos 6 will do, but there is a very slim chance that
> it will override the system Python 2.6. That's okay! If the package manager
> does it, you can assume it will be done safely.
> 
> Chances are, unfortunately, that yum won't install Python 2.7 for you. In
> that case, you have to do it by hand. Do you need help with that? Once it is
> installed side-by-side with the system python, add this to your .bashrc file:
> 
> alias python=python2.7
> 
> 

In addition to what Steven said, this webpage might be helpful
http://toomuchdata.com/2012/06/25/how-to-install-python-2-7-3-on-centos-6-2/

I have no familiarity with CentOS so YMMV with that link. Google
had lots of similar pages. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=centos+6+python2.7 

> 
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> Steven
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