How to install matplotlib in Debian 9
Jim Lee
jlee54 at gmail.com
Fri Jun 8 19:11:03 EDT 2018
On 06/08/2018 11:54 AM, Markos wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm starting my studies with Python 3 on Debian 9 that I just installed.
>
> I have to install the matplotlib module, but I am in doubt what is the
> difference of the commands:
>
> pip3 install matplotlib
>
> or
>
> apt-get install python3-matplotlib
>
> Is there any difference in the packages which are installed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Markos
>
It's generally preferable to use your distribution's package manager
(apt-get) to install packages, as you will then receive updates as they
become available. However, Debian is notorious for having
stale/outdated packages in its repository. If you need the latest
version of matplotlib, use pip (you'll have to update it manually). If
you want old but stable, use apt-get.
-Jim
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