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Pip is a package installer for Python that simplifies the process of installing and managing Python packages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Python packages globally for all users on a Linux system using pip.
Before you proceed with the tutorial, make sure you have the following:
Before installing any Python packages, it’s a good practice to ensure that pip is up to date. Open your terminal and run the following command:
This will upgrade pip to the latest version.
Now, let’s install a Python package globally for all users. Replace package_name with the name of the package you want to install. In this example, we’ll use requests:
The -H flag sets the HOME environment variable to the home directory of the target user (root in this case).
To confirm that the package has been installed successfully, you can use the following command:
This command will display information about the installed package.
If you need to uninstall a package, you can use the following command:
Replace package_name with the name of the package you want to uninstall.
You’ve now learned how to use pip to install Python packages globally for all users on a Linux system. Remember to exercise caution when using sudo and installing packages globally, as it may affect system-wide configurations.
Feel free to explore more about pip and its capabilities by referring to the official documentation.
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