Dne 07. 12. 21 v 0:47 Joe Salmeri napsal(a):
Is there a schedule that is typically followed for when the primary python is updated to a newer version instead of just the patches for the current version installed?
No fixed schedule, it is more when we can allocate couple of weeks required for making the switch.
I did a fresh TW install back in 03/2021 and when I did that install I noticed that it no longer installed Python 2.
We are getting pretty close to getting rid of Python 2 completely, it is still unfortunately necessary for building Chromium and because of Gimp (where we will be I am afraid wait on Gimp 3 for some more time).
It seems like I should be able to install 3.9 and 3.10 but leave /usr/bin/python3 pointing to the 3.8 install and that way I could test out my code using 3.9 and/or 3.10 without affecting the primary install.
Yes. I would generally warn against fiddling with /usr/bin/python3 (and certainly against making symlink /usr/bin/python to it, that's a very bad idea). Use explicit versioned shebang or make a new symlink in /usr/local/bin (and then point your shebangs to it). Best, Matěj -- https://matej.ceplovi.cz/blog/, Jabber: mcepl@ceplovi.cz GPG Finger: 3C76 A027 CA45 AD70 98B5 BC1D 7920 5802 880B C9D8 My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right. --Ashleigh Brilliant