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I am about starting to learn data science using jupyter notebook with python. I have set python 3.6 as well as default one 2.7 came with Mac.

I don't mind to get rid of python 3.6 (if it is easy...) I woould like to know what is the best way to them up.

So my question is

Q1: Is this a best way? Get rid of python 3.6, go to anaconda to download python 3.6 together with jupyter all at once.

Q2: If so how to uninstall python 3.6 correctly?

I am sort of scared to deal with all these dependancies, default path, manipulating file directories and etc if you know what I mean.

Thanks x

Ichi
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I recommend the use of anaconda because from my point of view is a cleaner approach.

You do not need to get rid of your Python 3.6 installation anaconda will be installed in a different path.

From my point of view anaconda is easy to use and clean:

You can create a venv easily:

conda create -n yourenvname python=x.x anaconda

Activate your venv:

activate yourenvname

And is really useful for installing packages with external dependencies, one of the best perks of anaconda in my opinion: 

conda install -c anaconda scipy

https://anaconda.org/anaconda/scipy

If you like to uninstall Python 3.6 check this Safe way to uninstall old version of python

CarlosLannister
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  • Thank you so much. I also found [Create virtual environments for python with conda](https://uoa-eresearch.github.io/eresearch-cookbook/recipe/2014/11/20/conda/) I just installed anaconda, but I get `-bash: conda: command not found`. Tried > export PATH=~/anaconda3/bin:$PATH But no luck. If you know how to set new VARIABLE on bash_profile, please let me know... – Ichi Sep 02 '17 at 21:30
  • There are numerous questions about adding anaconda to the PATH, check this https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19029333/how-to-check-that-the-anaconda-package-was-properly-installed Also check if the path ~/anaconda3/bin exists in your machine. – CarlosLannister Sep 03 '17 at 17:55
  • There are many different answers for PATH, mine worked with `export PATH="$HOME/anaconda/bin:$PATH"` Thanks!, you were right anaconda3 was not existing. I have set up, activated env now installing scipy. Very appreciate it!!! – Ichi Sep 03 '17 at 20:32