What did Apple do to the Python framework?

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Python on OS X has always been somewhat of an abomination in that it\'s split up and spread out all across the system. Some in /us

Answer 1

I have encountered similar problems in the past. Space_C0wb0y's suggestion works for me, and using python_select I can switch between "default" versions of python. This also de-couples me from XCode. I've installed versions of 2.6 and 2.7 using MacPorts, which by default places the distribution in locations such as /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7. It is the only way I have managed to have consistent installations, including 3rd party modules.