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Certainly! Installing Python 3 on Linux Mint is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial with code examples:
You can open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for “Terminal” in the application menu.
Before installing any software, it’s a good practice to update the package lists. Run the following command:
Now, you can install Python 3 using the package manager. Linux Mint typically comes with Python 2 pre-installed, so you’ll want to explicitly install Python 3. Use the following command:
Check if Python 3 has been installed successfully by running the following commands:
This should display the version number of Python 3 installed on your system.
If you want to set Python 3 as the default Python version, you can use the update-alternatives command. Note that this step is optional and depends on your specific requirements.
Now, when you run python in the terminal, it should refer to Python 3.
pip is a package manager for Python packages. You can install it by running:
Check if pip has been installed successfully:
To create a virtual environment for your Python projects, you can use venv. First, install it with:
Then, you can create a virtual environment using:
Activate the virtual environment with:
And deactivate it with:
Now you have Python 3 installed on your Linux Mint system. You can start coding and working on your Python projects.
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