python binary version doesnt match rpm version

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I have installed manually python (2.7.3). Whoc do I update the rpm version

usr/bin/python -V:

Python 2.7.3

rpm -qf /usr/bin/python:

python-2.6.5-3.el6.x86_64

any suggestions?

linux version: RH6.3

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-06 19:37:41Z

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You installed it incorrectly. Instead of make install you should run make altinstall. This will install the new version of Python parallel to existing versions, and create a new executable in $PREFIX/bin with the name of python followed by the minor version of Python installed, e.g. python2.7.

answered Jan 6, 2013 at 19:37

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Burhan Khalid · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-06 15:47:26Z

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Create a symlink in /usr/bin/ called python2.7, point to to where you have installed the new Python and use that.

Do not attempt to upgrade or force the default python on a redhat box, because a lot of other tools will stop working.

answered Jan 6, 2013 at 15:47

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