Anaconda python distribution is very convenient to deploy scientific computing env (SCE) and switch python versions as you want. By default, the installation will locate python
Add the anaconda PATH to /etc/profile:
/etc/profile
for anaconda 2 :
PATH=$PATH:$HOME/anaconda/bin
for anaconda 3 :
PATH=$PATH:$HOME/anaconda3/bin
and then :
source /etc/profile