Mathew Topper wrote: > Hi, > > I'm interested to know why the pip package manager is not more widely > supported for installation of python packages like matplotlib? > Matplotlib seems to be particularly slowly updated in the Fedora > repositories, for example, so I often find that a source installation is > necessary. I know this isn't especially difficult for the experienced > user, but surely using something like pip would make this process for > accessible for all users of python packages, particularly those that do > not receive much attention from the big distribution maintainers? Yet, > pip doesn't get a mention on the installation documentation of > matplotlib or many other python packs. > > I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this matter. > > Many Thanks, > > Mat
It is dangerous to use pip on fedora, it may result in your next attempt to update the system failing horribly. If you use it, try to install with --user. Unfortunately, this often won't work because pip will then complain when attempting to remove a system version of some dep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monitor your physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure from a single web console. Get in-depth insight into apps, servers, databases, vmware, SAP, cloud infrastructure, etc. Download 30-day Free Trial. Pricing starts from $795 for 25 servers or applications! http://p.sf.net/sfu/zoho_dev2dev_nov _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
