Python on RaspberryPi 3

Question

I have both Python2 and Python3 installed on my raspberry 3.
I am using Python3.
Do I have to keep the Python2 or can I remove it. (how?)
Thanks

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 23 '18 at 09:29

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You absolutely need to keep Python 2. It is essential for numerous linux system processes. It is highly recommended not to modify/delete it.

Btw, you can still try to remove it but you should be prepared for unexpected bahaviours.

answered Jul 23 '18 at 09:29

Jonathan DEKHTIAR

madjaoue · Answer 2 · 2018-07-23T13:22:00.890

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Python2 is needed by other libraries in your raspberry. You should keep it.

Now, this doesn't solve your problem, you have 2 python versions and you might be using both python 3 and python 2 libraries simultaneously.

Fortunately, Virtualenv is specifically designed for this type of problems.

VirtualEnv

https://virtualenv.pypa.io/en/stable/

edited Jul 23 '18 at 13:22

answered Jul 23 '18 at 09:45

madjaoue

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 23 '18 at 09:45

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No, you can not remove Python 2 from Raspberry Pi, if you are using Python 3.

(My setup: Raspberry Pi 3, OpenCV 3, Python 3)

answered Jul 23 '18 at 09:45

Mika72

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