Having some trouble using python2 and python3 versions of anaconda

Question

I've got anaconda 3 installed and working, but I need to use python 2.

I've installed anaconda2, but when I launch "python2" from the command line none of the modules can be accessed.

So basically, how do I configure my terminal so that I can access the anaconda modules when I launch python2

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 16 '16 at 15:58

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Within anaconda, you can install whatever version of python you want through anaconda virtual environments.
Try the following.

conda create -n my_env python=2
source activate my_env
python --version

answered Mar 16 '16 at 15:58

mortonjt

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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Python interpreter looks for its modules based upon settings in PYTHONPATH. See the answer to How to use Python PATH.

I use Anaconda virtual environments to ease the pain differing version configurations. Read Managing Environments for details.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

Community

answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:05

naphazg

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