Changing default python to another version

Question

Currently when I use \"python\" command, it points to python2.6. I have installed python3.1 and I want the \"python\" command point to python3.1. How it is possible?

Answer 1

You really don't want to change what python points to, because some programs might expect Python 2, and break.

The solution is to use virtualenv: create an isolated Python 3 environment (with the -p python3 option), activate it, and you're good to go.