easy_install with pypy while Python is installed

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Jonathan picture Jonathan · Dec 28, 2011 · Viewed 7.7k times · Source

I installed PyPy while still having Python 2.7 on my system.

  • How do I install and then use easy_install with PyPy?
  • What is the syntax for distinguishing where I want to install to with easy_install?
  • Should I set any environment variables for ease of use?

I'm on Windows, but these questions seem relevant for all platform...

Answer

Julien Chappuis picture Julien Chappuis · Dec 28, 2011

You need to install easy_install for pypy manually.

It's explained in the answer to this question : Installing Python eggs under PyPy

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