python - Proper way to install pip on Ubuntu

Question

I'm trying to install the latest version of pip (currently 8.1.2) on the official ubuntu/trusty64 Vagrant box. The box comes with Python 2.7.6 and 3.4.3 pre-installed with apt-get.

I read the pip installation doc and it contains the following warning:

Be cautious if you're using a Python install that's managed by your operating system or another package manager. get-pip.py does not coordinate with those tools, and may leave your system in an inconsistent state.

Does that mean I cannot install pip using get-pip.py and I am limited to install an older version of it from apt-get?

If there is a better way of installing it, what would it be?

Thanks

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37954008/proper-way-to-install-pip-on-ubuntu

Answer 1

I believe that you can install it on Ubuntu with

sudo apt-get install python-pip

or

sudo apt-get install python3-pip

for Python 3. Sure, it's an older version but its functionality is there.