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Which enthought canopy distribution should I install?

I am running 32 bit Python on a 64 bit system. Which enthought canopy distribution should I install? The 32 bit or the 64 bit?

In other words, do I match the operating system I am using or do I match the Python I am using?

Solution

  • You install a 64bit Operating System.

    And you should install a 32bit Python version only if:

    • The libraries you intend to use does not support a 64bit Python version.
    • You intend to build your .py into a .exe
    • You're testing something specific related to the 32bit arch.

    Otherwise, install a 64bit Python and a newer python version (Python 3.X) if possible.