First, check to see if you already have Python installed:

$ python --version

If you don't have Python installed, follow the procedure at Install Python to set it up.

Next, check pip:

$ pip --help

1. If Python 2.7 or later is not installed, install it with your distribution's package manager. The command and package name varies:

   • On Debian derivatives such as Ubuntu, use APT:

     $ sudo apt-get install python

   • On Red Hat and derivatives, use yum:

     $ sudo yum install python

   • On SUSE and derivatives, use zypper:

     $ sudo zypper install python

1. Open a command prompt or shell and run the following command to verify that Python installed correctly:

   $ python --version Python 2.7.10