If you are facing issue where pip chooses python3 over python2.7, then you need to use the correct alternative. Follow the following steps:
- First install pip for python2 and python3
sudo zypper install python-pip python3-pip
- Choose the correct version
sudo update-alternatives --config pip
The following will be displayed
There are 2 choices for the alternative pip (providing /usr/bin/pip). Selection Path Priority Status ------------------------------------------------------------ * 0 /usr/bin/pip3.4 30 auto mode 1 /usr/bin/pip2.7 20 manual mode 2 /usr/bin/pip3.4 30 manual mode Press enter to keep the current choice[*], or type selection number:
- Type 1 (option infront of pip2.7) and press Enter