I'm having trouble installing Python on my Linux Mint system. I've tried the typical steps of configuring, making, and then using 'make install', but I keep getting an error. Can anyone guide me on how to resolve this issue?
3 Answers
Are you compiling Python from source? I’d recommend using Mint's package manager instead for a smoother installation. Python usually comes pre-installed with most Linux distributions, including Mint. Check if it's already on your system.
Messing with the system's default Python can really mess things up. Could you clarify what your goal is? It's likely you could simplify things by just installing directly from the package manager without building from source.
You should use the command:
sudo apt install python3
This is how you install Python on Linux Mint. If that doesn't work, then there might be an underlying issue with your operating system.
Yeah, Python is usually pre-installed on most Linux setups, so check if you might have it already.