Installing Numpy developmental over anaconda

Question

I'm pondering switching over to Anaconda from my vanilla Python in OSX. I know Anaconda brings its own NumPy. I was wondering if it was possible to make the GitHub version of NumPy the default version, or if Anaconda only works with its own version.

Answer 1

Anaconda installs python just like it already is on your system, only to a different location. It allows you to choose what packages you want to install. If you want to replace one you can go into the site-packages folder ( Anaconda/lib/site-packages ) and do so. In my experience, Anaconda was well worth the switch.