Check python version build number

Question

I need to check python version using a python script. I know that sys.version_info and platform.python_version() are used for the purpose but the problem is that the value they return are :

(2, 6, 6, 'final', 0) and 2.6.6

But I also need the the build number for my use-case which can be generated by rpm -qa | grep python* , e.g :

python-2.7.5-48.el7.x86_64

(build Number here being 48..) Is there any way to do it using a python script ?

The minor version number is the second one. The -64 is indicating a 64-bit architecture. If you want to get this part, you can go with @Rakesh answer. — Igl3
– Igl3, Commented Jan 18, 2018 at 15:45
I don't want the architecture number.. I've edited my question to remove the ambiguity.. :) — Vatsal Prakash
– Vatsal Prakash, Commented Jan 18, 2018 at 15:56

Rakesh · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-18 15:44:02Z

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You can use the architecture method in platform module

import platform
print platform.python_version()
print platform.architecture()
print "Version: {}, Architecture: {}".format(platform.python_version(), platform.architecture()[0])

Result:

2.7.13
('32bit', 'WindowsPE')
Version: 2.7.13, Architecture: 32bit

answered Jan 18, 2018 at 15:44

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Vatsal Prakash Over a year ago

I don't want the architecture number.. I've edited my question to remove the ambiguity.. :)

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