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will installing canopy interfere with my current python setup?

I have a working Python ecosystem on Ubuntu.

Now I want to try Enthought Canopy. Will that installation mess up or interfere somehow with my current system?

Two examples to illustrate my confusion:

  • will this installation overwrite libraries in my current setup?
  • which python will start if I invoke ipython in a terminal?
Solution

  • No it wont:

    http://docs.enthought.com/canopy/quick-start/install_linux.html

    If the check box for making Canopy your default Python environment is checked the following line will be added your .bash_profile or .profile files:

    source ~/Enthought/Canopy_32bit/User/bin/activate

    But you can always uncheck the box.