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Installing Python 3 on Linux is a straightforward process. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps to install Python 3 on a Linux system using the terminal. We’ll provide examples for popular package managers like APT (used by Debian-based systems like Ubuntu) and YUM (used by Red Hat-based systems like CentOS).
Open a terminal window on your Linux system. You can usually do this by searching for “Terminal” in your system’s application menu.
Before installing Python 3, it’s a good practice to update the package lists to ensure you are getting the latest versions of packages.
For Debian-based systems (e.g., Ubuntu):
For Red Hat-based systems (e.g., CentOS):
Use the following command to install Python 3:
Use the following command to install Python 3:
After the installation is complete, you can verify that Python 3 is installed by checking its version:
You should see output similar to this, indicating the Python version:
Using virtual environments is a good practice to isolate your Python projects. Install the venv module by running:
or
Navigate to the directory where you want to create a virtual environment and run:
Replace myenv with the desired name for your virtual environment.
Activate the virtual environment. The prompt should change to indicate the active virtual environment:
To deactivate the virtual environment later, simply run:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Python 3 on your Linux system. Feel free to use this installation for your Python projects or development work.
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