Should I install Anaconda (or miniconda) Python?

Tao Zhang tao.zhang at colorado.edu
Sat Apr 29 16:57:02 UTC 2023


Hi all,

   If I want to completely remove installed anaconda python and 
associated package,
   Should I use the following command?

  "conda remove --all"

  Thanks
  Tao

On 4/29/23 10:46 AM, Tao Zhang wrote:
>
>  My .cshrc file is not changed. The only changed file is .bash_profile 
> (see 3).
>  When I start a new terminal, it comes with anaconda environments.
>
>  So maybe I have to comment the .bash_profile?
>  Do you use .cshrc or .bashrc file?
>  Do those "the code between >>> conda initialize and <<<< conda 
> initialize" appear in  your .cshrc or .bashrc file or other file?
>
>  Thanks
>  Tao
>
> On 4/29/23 10:36 AM, Balthasar Indermuehle wrote:
>> That's odd. The same procedure works fine for me.
>>
>> Maybe try this:
>> Remove or comment the code between >>> conda initialize and <<<< 
>> conda initialize in the .cshrc, .bashrc, or whatever environment 
>> you're running.
>>
>> Exit the terminal / start a new terminal
>>
>> This terminal should not have loaded any anaconda environments and 
>> whatever python version you had installed should be working as 
>> before. Where does /opt/local/bin/python3 point?
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Balthasar Indermühle
>> Inside Systems Pty Ltd
>> 5007/101 Bathurst Street
>> Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
>> t: +61 (0)405 988 500
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 30 Apr 2023 at 02:27, Tao Zhang <tao.zhang at colorado.edu> wrote:
>>
>>     Hi Balthasar & all,
>>
>>       After I installed Anaconda python, previous command "python3"
>>     and abbreviation does not work anymore (see 1)
>>       I use .cshrc (see 2) file. I find that .bash_profile is changed
>>     (see 3).
>>
>>      I use "conda deactivate" to exit the Anaconda python, it does
>>     not work (see 4)
>>
>>      How can I return to previous state in which .cshrc and
>>     associated command can work if I do not uninstall the Anaconda
>>     python?
>>
>>      Thanks
>>      Tao
>>
>>
>>     1) [MacBook-Pro:~] tzhang% python3
>>     python3: Command not found.
>>
>>
>>     2) my .cshrc file
>>     "setenv PATH /usr/local/bin:/opt/local/bin:/opt/local/sbin:$PATH"
>>
>>     3)  .bash_profile  after installing Anaconda python
>>     -------------
>>     # >>> conda initialize >>>
>>     # !! Contents within this block are managed by 'conda init' !!
>>     __conda_setup="$('/Users/tzhang/anaconda3/bin/conda' 'shell.bash'
>>     'hook' 2> /dev/null)"
>>     if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
>>         eval "$__conda_setup"
>>     else
>>         if [ -f "/Users/tzhang/anaconda3/etc/profile.d/conda.sh" ]; then
>>             . "/Users/tzhang/anaconda3/etc/profile.d/conda.sh"
>>         else
>>             export PATH="/Users/tzhang/anaconda3/bin:$PATH"
>>         fi
>>     fi
>>     unset __conda_setup
>>     # <<< conda initialize <<<
>>     -------
>>
>>     4)
>>     [MacBook-Pro:~] tzhang% conda deactivate
>>     [MacBook-Pro:~] tzhang% python3
>>     python3: Command not found.
>>
>>
>>
>>     On 4/28/23 6:57 PM, Balthasar Indermuehle wrote:
>>>     The same, so long as your anaconda environment is activated.
>>>     Type conda activate <env name> to activate
>>>
>>>     On Sat, 29 Apr 2023 at 10:49, Tao Zhang <tao.zhang at colorado.edu>
>>>     wrote:
>>>
>>>         Hi Balthasar,
>>>
>>>           Thanks for your helpful info.
>>>
>>>           For now, I am using  "python3 filename.py" to run python
>>>         code in Mac terminal.
>>>           I am asking what's the new command to run python code with
>>>         Anaconda in the terminal?
>>>           Thanks
>>>           Tao
>>>
>>>
>>>         On 4/28/23 6:30 PM, Balthasar Indermuehle wrote:
>>>>         Anaconda/miniconda install themselves into a completely
>>>>         separate directory.
>>>>
>>>>         On installing, it'll offer to add itself to the startup
>>>>         scripts so when you open a terminal, it will automatically
>>>>         load the anaconda/miniconda environment. type "conda
>>>>         deactivate" to exit from that if you want to use your other
>>>>         local python install.
>>>>
>>>>         I personally found myself moving towards anaconda
>>>>         immediately after installing it for the first time. Removes
>>>>         a huge headache of package compatibility issues. Just
>>>>         create a new environment if you need to use a package that
>>>>         doesn't play nice with others.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>         On Sat, 29 Apr 2023 at 10:13, Tao Zhang
>>>>         <tao.zhang at colorado.edu> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>             Hi, all
>>>>
>>>>                I want to attend a python workshop which requires
>>>>             the installation of
>>>>             Anaconda Python, see the info. below.
>>>>
>>>>                Since I have already installed python in my Macbook
>>>>             pro through
>>>>             Macport (see info. below),
>>>>
>>>>                I am asking if I still need to install Anaconda Python?
>>>>
>>>>                Does this Anaconda Python conflict with the
>>>>             installed Macport python?
>>>>
>>>>               Thanks
>>>>
>>>>               Tao
>>>>
>>>>               /Users/tzhang> which python3
>>>>             /opt/local/bin/python3
>>>>             /Users/tzhang> python3
>>>>             Python 3.9.1 (default, Dec  8 2020, 11:52:28)
>>>>             [Clang 10.0.1 (clang-1001.0.46.4)] on darwin
>>>>             Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for
>>>>             more information.
>>>>              >>>
>>>>
>>>>             -----------------------------
>>>>
>>>>             commands.
>>>>             9:00 - 10:00
>>>>             Office hours by appointment: Python/Anaconda
>>>>             Troubleshooting and Assistance
>>>>             10:00 - 10:05 (5 min)
>>>>             Welcome and opening remarks
>>>>             Topic
>>>>             Application/Package(s)
>>>>             10:05 - 10:45
>>>>             (40 mins)
>>>>             Topic 1: Getting Started with Python and Jupyter Notebooks
>>>>             Jupyter Notebook
>>>>             NumPy
>>>>             Pandas
>>>>
>>>>             Notes:
>>>>             • This tutorial is hands on, you will need to have
>>>>             Anaconda (or
>>>>             miniconda) Python installed on your computer prior to
>>>>             the workshop
>>>>
>>>>             Install Python via Anaconda
>>>>             Install the latest version of Anaconda on your local
>>>>             machine for this
>>>>             tutorial.
>>>>             Need help installing Anaconda? Video tutorial on
>>>>             YouTube. Note: some of
>>>>             the packages in the video might not apply to this
>>>>             workshop. Use the list
>>>>             below.
>>>>             Additional packages: Install the following extra
>>>>             package for Python by
>>>>             going to Start  Anaconda3  Anaconda Prompt (PC Users)
>>>>             or the terminal
>>>>             (Mac/Linux users) and type:
>>>>             conda install -c conda-forge cartopy
>>>>             conda install -c conda-forge h5netcdf
>>>>             conda install -c conda-forge xarray
>>>>             conda install -c conda-forge s3fs
>>>>
>>>>             Check if the install is successful
>>>>             Launch Jupyter Notebooks from the Anaconda Navigator
>>>>             • PC Users: Go to Start  Anaconda3  Jupyter Notebook
>>>>             • Mac/Linux Users: Type Jupyter notebook into the terminal
>>>>
>>>>             ---------------
>>>>
>>>
>>>     -- 
>>>
>>>     Dr Balthasar Indermühle
>>>     Inside Systems Pty Ltd
>>>     5007/101 Bathurst Street
>>>     Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
>>>     t: +61 (0)405 988 500
>>>
>>
>
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