Is it ok to remove all Python?

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I have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and I installed Raspbian on it using NOOBS. I want to use Python 3.6 only. Is it ok if I uninstall both Python 3.5 and 2.7? Will there be no system problems? If I yes, how do I uninstall them?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 31 '18 at 12:46

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You have not told us which system you use so it is speculation as to whether you will have problems or not.

I believe Debian based systems use Python 2 for system purposes.

answered Jan 31 '18 at 12:46

joan

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Jan 31 '18 at 19:54

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Use the SDcard copier to copy the SDcard, remove each python package one at a time. If anything goes wrong, you have your SD card. If nothing goes wrong, clear the other SD card.

edited Jan 31 '18 at 19:54

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answered Jan 31 '18 at 13:49

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 11 '18 at 14:30

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I tried uninstalling them one by one but I encountered a problem. The system won't boot correctly. I think both versions of Python is needed for Raspbian to run correctly.

Thanks everyone!!!

answered Feb 11 '18 at 14:30

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Is it ok to remove all Python?

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