Python 3 Only Distributions – Which Ones Ship Exclusively
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Is it possible currently? I tried to remove python in Fedora 19 but yum depends on it.
Best Answer
Python 2 and 3 are not compatible, so you need Python 2 for programs written in it. And most programs are still in Python 2. Also Python 2 is still being maintained.
So you almost can't have a distribution without Python 2. Except the ones like Arch and Gentoo.. You will also have to avoid programs that use Python 2, since they cant be interpreted with Python 3 interpreter. You can have multiple versions of Python installed though. I have Python 2.5, 2.7 and 3 without any problems.
Best Answer
Python 2 and 3 are not compatible, so you need Python 2 for programs written in it. And most programs are still in Python 2. Also Python 2 is still being maintained.
So you almost can't have a distribution without Python 2. Except the ones like Arch and Gentoo.. You will also have to avoid programs that use Python 2, since they cant be interpreted with Python 3 interpreter. You can have multiple versions of Python installed though. I have Python 2.5, 2.7 and 3 without any problems.