What is the best way to install Python packages in Ubuntu 11? I am a recent convert to Ubuntu and want to learn best practices.
For context, I am looking to install the tweeststream package, but I did not see it in my Synaptic package manager. Also, I am very new to programming, but I usually can follow along with code samples.
Best Answer
I think best way for you would be to install Python packaging system like "python-pip". You can install it with Synaptic or Ubuntu Software Center.
Pip will allow you to easy install and uninstall Python packages, simply as
pip install package. In your case it would be something like this from terminal: