python command running old version

[Tim Edwards]

My brain is running in n00b mode this morning...must find coffee.

I upgraded python this morning and entering python from the command
line runs the old version.

Just looked and it appears the old version is in /usr/bin while the
new one is in /usr/local/bin/

Besides changing the path order, how do I ensure it runs the new
version? I'm sure I'll bang my head on the desk in shame as soon as
I'm reminded.

Thanks.

 

[Aahz]

I upgraded python this morning and entering python from the command
line runs the old version.

Just looked and it appears the old version is in /usr/bin while the
new one is in /usr/local/bin/

Besides changing the path order, how do I ensure it runs the new
version? I'm sure I'll bang my head on the desk in shame as soon as
I'm reminded.

You probably want to create an alias for command-line usage; scripts
should use the full path to the interpreter you want.