From b2f2302698054d2dcdd7ef13285af6df48d9a107 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Tnthr <131608369+Tnthr@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:48:43 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Update install-python.rst (#364)
Added comment for Linux install to clarify the requirement for the python venv
---
faq/install-python.rst | 9 ++++++++-
1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/faq/install-python.rst b/faq/install-python.rst
index b823b61e69..60fe95ff8c 100644
--- a/faq/install-python.rst
+++ b/faq/install-python.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Install Python Interpreter
--------------------------
:ref:`piocore` is written in `Python `_ that
-is installed by default on the all popular OS except Windows.
+is installed by default on all the popular OSs except Windows.
Please navigate to official website and `Download the latest Python `_
and install it. Please **READ NOTES BELOW**.
@@ -32,3 +32,10 @@ and install it. Please **READ NOTES BELOW**.
not be available.
.. image:: ../_static/images/python-installer-add-path.png
+
+:Linux:
+ Most linux distributions will include a Python installation already. You may need to ensure that the Python Virtual Environment is installed.
+
+ Debian/Ubuntu derivatives have this package in Apt as ``python3-venv``.
+
+ ``sudo apt install python3-venv`` should be all that is required.