I have tried to install any Python packages on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat), but I found I cannot do that as in Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish). PEP 668 said it is for avoiding package conflict between system-wide package and user installed package. But what's the differences between using pipx and pip --user? And why does the --user option not work? It also installs packages to the user's own home. Example: pip install setuptools --user Output: error: externally-managed-environment × This environment is externally managed ╰─> To install Python packages system-wide, try apt install python3-xyz, where xyz is the package you are trying to install. If you wish to install a non-Debian-packaged Python package, create a virtual environment using python3 -m venv path/to/venv. Then use path/to/venv/bin/python and path/to/venv/bin/pip. Make sure you have python3-full installed. If you wish to install a non-Debian packaged Python application, it may be easiest to use pipx install xyz, which will manage a virtual environment for you. Make sure you have pipx installed. See /usr/share/doc/python3.11/README.venv for more information. note: If you believe this is a mistake, please contact your Python installation or OS distribution provider. You can override this, at the risk of breaking your Python installation or OS, by passing --break-system-packages. hint: See PEP 668 for the detailed specification. But if I do that with pipx: pipx install pip Output: No apps associated with package pip or its dependencies. If you are attempting to install a library, pipx should not be used. Consider using pip or a similar tool instead. I am really confused with current rules. How can I manage my user global environment now? And how can I use the latest pip (not Linux distribution version) and other packages by default for current user? My environment: FROM ubuntu:24.04 # Add Python RUN apt install -y python3-pip python3-venv python-is-python3 pipx USER ubuntu WORKDIR /app Continue reading...
