python command running old version

[Aahz]

In article <mailman.3369.1247937914.8015.python-list at python.org>,
Tim Edwards  <timphotoman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>I upgraded python this morning and entering python from the command
>line runs the old version.
>
>Just looked and it appears the old version is in /usr/bin while the
>new one is in /usr/local/bin/
>
>Besides changing the path order, how do I ensure it runs the new
>version? I'm sure I'll bang my head on the desk in shame as soon as
>I'm reminded.

You probably want to create an alias for command-line usage; scripts
should use the full path to the interpreter you want.
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