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On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:50:17 +0100 Neil Winchurst wrote: > I have both python v2 and python v3 installed. When I just type in > 'python' into a terminal screen I get v2. I need to enter 'python3' > to get the newer version. I seem to remember that there is a way to > make the 'python' instruction find the newer version automatically. > > Is my memory failing me or can anyone remind me how it is done please? > > Thanks > > Neil There is a fair bit of difference between Python 2.x and 3.x, and since a large proportion of Python scripts/apps are written for 2.x, I wouldn't recommend making Python 3.0 the 'default' just yet - you may find a lot of things stop working if you do. Grant. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq