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more often it is because of the perceived ubiquity of Python 2.7 installs on the target user's computer It’s not just “perceived”, it is actual reality e.g. on

by gaius 8y ago

more often it is because of the perceived ubiquity of Python 2.7 installs on the target user's computer It’s not just “perceived”, it is actual reality e.g. on CentOS. If you need compatibility still the best option is 2, regardless.

Wowfunhappy 8y ago
^^ Python 2.7 is also available by default on macOS, whereas you have to go out of your way to install Python 3.
- gaius 8y ago
  ... and Debian 9 I’m no Luddite but the simple fact today if you want to reliably deploy and can’t or don’t want to ship a container, Python 2 is the reality.
  - rphlx 8y ago
    FWIW deb9 installs both 3.5 and 2.7 by default.
ptx 8y ago
In RHEL 8, Python 3 is finally the default Python version: https://developers.redhat.com/blog/2018/11/14/python-in-rhel-8/ https://developers.redhat.com/blog/2018/11/14/python-in-rhel...