On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 1:53 PM, Timo <timomli...@gmail.com> wrote: >> However, I still wonder if using the outdated pip from the repository will >> allow me to install the latest python packages? Will trying to use an >> outdated pip cause me problems? > > I doubt it will. Have a look at the pip changelog to see what has been > changed.
Additionally, deb packages may have platform-specific patches. For example, here's the changelog and patches for python-pip: http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/p/python-pip/current/changelog http://anonscm.debian.org/viewvc/python-modules/packages/python-pip/trunk/debian/patches _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
