title: How to install packages in Enthought Canopy without X?
body: <p>I have been using <a href="https://www.enthought.com/products/epd/" rel="nofollow">Enthought Python Distribution</a> (EPD) for some time. It allows the user to install the latest precompiled python packages (e.g. numpy, scipy) with a single command.</p>
  
  <p>Today I wanted to install EPD on a new machine, but found that they've replaced it by a new product called <a href="https://www.enthought.com/products/canopy/" rel="nofollow">Enthought Canopy</a>. The problem with Canopy is that it has a GUI:</p>
  
  <pre><code>__boot__.py: cannot connect to X server
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  <p>My machines are headless and don't run X servers. Is it possible to install packages in Canopy without X? I've searched their knowledge base but couldn't find a solution. They request that unpaid and academic users post questions on Stack Overflow instead of contacting them.</p>
  
  <p>If that's not possible, is there a way to install EPD any more?</p>
  
  <p>Edit: I realize that this question doesn't really belong to SO. Please migrate it to SU if needed. Thanks.</p>