Is it okay to mess around with Python that comes with Ubuntu?
Solution 1:
As I've asked and advocated before, I'd suggest using a virtualenv. It looks like more work but it's actually a ton less in the long run.
- How can I install Django for Python 3.x? This contains everything you need to get up and running.
- easy_install/pip or apt-get
- How to install pip for python 3 in ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Drag forward installed Python packages when upgrading really highlights the pain you get into using
pipwith the system's site packages. Don't do it.