How to install python package with a different name using PIP

Question

When installing a new python package with PIP, can I change the package name because there is another package with the same name?

Or, how can I change the existing p

Answer 1

Use virtualenv if you don't need both package for the same project. With virtualenv you can have different version of packages as well.

Another way maybe the site-packages as mentioned already.

https://virtualenv.pypa.io/en/stable/

http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/dev/virtualenvs/#lower-level-virtualenv