Tag: Personal Package Archive

How to Install Pyenv on Ubuntu 18.04

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Justin Palmer | Updated: March 8, 2021

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Apt, Debian, Environment, Git, GitHub, Linux, Package, Package Management, Package Manager, Personal Package Archive, PPA, Pyenv, Python, Python 3, Python Support, Python-PIP, Repository, SMB, Software, Source Install, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 18.04, Venv, Virtualenv, Web Application Development

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What is Pyenv?

Pyenv is a fantastic tool for installing and managing multiple Python versions. It enables a developer to quickly gain access to newer versions of Python and keeps the system clean and free of unnecessary package bloat. It also offers the ability to quickly switch from one version of Python to another, as well as specify the version of Python a given project uses and can automatically switch to that version. This tutorial covers how to install pyenv on Ubuntu 18.04.

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How to Remove or Add a PPA in Ubuntu 22.04

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Justin Palmer | Updated: May 10, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Apt, Debian, Linux, NVM, Package, Package Management, Package Manager, Personal Package Archive, PPA, Python, Repository, Software, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 18.04

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What is a PPA?

A PPA (or Personal Package Archive) is a software repository provided by members of the Ubuntu Linux community. Software contained in a PPA can be downloaded and installed via apt, Ubuntu’s default package management system.

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