diff --git a/docs/install.rst b/docs/install.rst index f529e249..4dcdf511 100644 --- a/docs/install.rst +++ b/docs/install.rst @@ -52,16 +52,16 @@ check this by running:: $ pip --version pip 9.0.1 -If you installed Python from source, with an installer from `python.org`_, or -via `Homebrew`_ you should already have pip. If you're on Linux and installed +If you installed Python from source, with an installer from `python.org`_, via `Homebrew`_ or via `Linuxbrew`_ you should already have pip. If you're on Linux and installed using your OS package manager, you may have to `install pip `_ separately. -If you plan to install Pipenv using Homebrew you can skip this step. The -Homebrew installer takes care of pip for you. +If you plan to install Pipenv using Homebrew or Linuxbrew you can skip this step. The +Homebrew/Linuxbrew installer takes care of pip for you. .. _getting started tutorial: https://opentechschool.github.io/python-beginners/en/getting_started.html#what-is-python-exactly .. _python.org: https://python.org .. _Homebrew: https://brew.sh +.. _Linuxbrew: https://linuxbrew.sh/ .. _Installing Python: http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/installation/ @@ -97,6 +97,22 @@ To upgrade pipenv at any time:: $ brew upgrade pipenv +☤ Linuxbrew Installation of Pipenv +--------------------------------- + +Linuxbrew is a Linux port of the popular open-source package management system for macOS. + +Installing pipenv via Linuxbrew will keep pipenv and all of its dependencies in +an isolated virtual environment so it doesn't interfere with the rest of your +Python installation. + +Once you have installed `Linuxbrew`_ simply run:: + + $ brew install pipenv + +To upgrade pipenv at any time:: + + $ brew upgrade pipenv ☤ Pragmatic Installation of Pipenv ----------------------------------