Hi i am trying to install python2.7.6 on my 16.04 cloud image. Its giving the following on - apt install python=2.7.6
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1Is there any reason to not use the default version 2.7.11? – Melebius Jun 27 '18 at 08:53
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Possible duplicate of How do I install a different Python version using apt-get? – wjandrea Jul 03 '18 at 01:52
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Use the following command instead:
sudo apt-get install python-minimal
This will give you the most recommended python version 2.7.12. But if you must install 2.7.6 then do the following:
wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.7.6/Python-2.7.6.tgz
tar xf Python-2.7.6.tgz
cd Python-2.7.6
./configure
make
sudo make install
You can switch between different versions using:
sudo update-alternatives --config python
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I can't see how this will help - https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=python-minimal (2.7.12) – guiverc Jun 27 '18 at 08:55