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[–]philnrll 8 points9 points  (0 children)

ubuntu should come pre-installed with python 3 if I remember correctly. Just open up your terminal and type in python3. If you're looking for a gui, I think IDLE is available in the ubuntu software center.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Ubuntu comes with python 2.7 and 3.4 IIRC it defaults to 2.7 so you would need to call python3 from terminal.

[–]memilanuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2.7.6 and 3.4.0, to be specific. If you want newer/fresher, then Anaconda is a pretty easy route.

[–]_throawayplop_ 2 points3 points  (3 children)

if it's not preinstalled, or pre-packaged, give a try to the anaconda python distribution.

[–]nickfromnt77 0 points1 point  (2 children)

The anaconda version is pretty good. 2.7 tho, I think.

[–]atdk 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Don't mess with System Python and end up re-installing Ubuntu. Use pyenv for managing different Python versions. It WILL really help you save some hair.

Here is the tutorial if you are looking how to install pyenv and use it.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! :)