Setting Up Pip for Python 3 on Ubuntu 24.04 and Above .

Setting Up PIP for Python 3+ on Ubuntu 24 and Above Using pip.conf

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the steps to get PIP install commands working for Python 3+ on Ubuntu 24 and above, using the pip.conf configuration file. In this the Pip Configuration is created because newer versions dont allow PIP packages to be installed from anysite, but the APT repo accepted libraries only

Step 1: Install Python 3 and PIP

1. Update System Packages:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Python 3 (if not already installed):

   sudo apt install python3

3. Install PIP for Python 3:

   sudo apt install python3-pip

4. Verify PIP Installation:

   pip3 --version

Step 2: Configure pip.conf

1. Create or Edit pip.conf:

   Create the pip.conf file in the appropriate directory. For user-specific configuration, create it in ~/.config/pip/. For global configuration, create it in /etc/pip/.

2. Add Configuration Settings:

   Open the pip.conf file in a text editor and add the following settings:

   [global]
   break-system-packages = true
   

Step 3: Using PIP with the Configuration

1. Install a Python Package:

   pip3 install <package-name>

2. Upgrade a Python Package:

   pip3 install --upgrade <package-name>

3. Uninstall a Python Package:

   pip3 uninstall <package-name>

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that PIP install commands work seamlessly for Python 3+ on Ubuntu 24 and above, using the pip.conf configuration file. This setup will help you manage Python packages efficiently and avoid common issues related to package installations.

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