I have installed both python3.3 and python2.6.
I have set python3.3 to default by creating an alias named "python" in usr/bin and another one for python2.6 named "python2.6".
Now if I type in the terminal "python" python3.3 will be open but if I type "python2.6" I get "cannot execute binary file".
I can launch the binary directly but not through the alias.
I have checked the permissions and are the same for both binaries and aliases so I don't know what to do.
Can someone help me?
MacOS – “Cannot execute binary file” with alias of binary
binarymacospython
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Best Answer
Instead of using Finder aliases, use Terminal to create symbolic links (see
man lnfor details on usage):It's usually not a good idea to mess with
/usr/bincontent (will be wiped out with the next upgrade). Use/usr/local/bininstead and make sure it comes before/usr/binin $PATH.