Virtualenv

Basic Usage

Determine where you want your virtual python to live. I'll use the directory ~/vp as an example.

Create your virtual python:

$ virtualenv vp

Activate your virtual python:

$ source vp/bin/activate

Install stuff into your virtual python:

$ vp/bin/pip install itertools

To exit:

$ deactivate

Links

Notes on how to use; http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/dev/virtualenvs/