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This article provides a step-by-step guide to installing the Python interpreter on an Ubuntu VPS or Dedicated Server.
Update and Upgrade
Before installing the Python interpreter, it is recommended to update the server with the latest Ubuntu files. As the root user, run the following commands in your terminal:
apt-get update apt-get upgrade
Download Latest Version of Python
After updating the operating system, run the following commands to install the latest version of Python:
cd /opt wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.4.2/Python-3.4.2.tgz
Unpack the download:
tar -xzvf Python-3.4.2.tgz
Installing Python
Install Python using the following:
cd Python-3.4.2 ./configure make make altinstall
If you run into any errors during installation, view the guide for installing the C compiler.
