python3 -V returns Python 2.7.12, can't get python3 to work.

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03-18-2019, 10:39 AM	#16
pan64 LQ Addict Registered: Mar 2012 Location: Hungary Distribution: debian/ubuntu/suse ... Posts: 21,830 Rep:	something like: Code: apt-get install --reinstall python3 # or download package and dpkg --force-all -i <package>.deb

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