Python on OSX

[Jason Swails]

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:08 PM, Chris Rebert <clp2 at rebertia.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM, Robert <sigzero at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Can I install 2.7 and 3.2 side by side?
>
> Yes, of course. Just don't fiddle with the "System Python" (i.e. the
> copy preinstalled by Apple).
>

Good advice.  I second it.


> You may wish to install your additional Pythons via Fink or MacPorts.
>

I have python24, 25, 26, 27, and 32 installed with MacPorts, and
"python_select" (also from MacPorts) allows you to change the default python
version quickly and cleanly with a single command.  It's quite useful for
testing compatibility of scripts that use "#!/usr/bin/env python" as the
shebang line.  I haven't tried Fink, but the MacPorts approach works well
for me.

Good luck!
Jason


>
> Cheers,
> Chris
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Jason M. Swails
Quantum Theory Project,
University of Florida
Ph.D. Candidate
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