# Conflict between default and conda-forge

**URL:** <https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conflict-between-default-and-conda-forge/19944>\
**Category:** Packages & Environments\
**Created:** [April 27, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conflict-between-default-and-conda-forge/19944 "2022-04-27T17:23:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![jamesgilland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2df01/32.png) [@jamesgilland](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/jamesgilland)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conflict-between-default-and-conda-forge/19944/1 "2022-04-27T17:23:10Z")

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I wanted to load some packages from condo-forge (PlasmaPy and Veusz), and added that to my Channels, but when I do, the default channel packages (Jupyterlab, et al.) disappear in the environment. I tried loading with condo-forge, then deleting the channel, but then Veusz will not load, although it does stay in the Home display.  
This is on a Mac, 11.6, Anaconda 2.1.4  
Thanks!

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**Author:** ![CrystalS](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/anaconda/user_avatar/forum.anaconda.com/crystals/32/569_2.png) [@CrystalS](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/CrystalS)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conflict-between-default-and-conda-forge/19944/2 "2022-05-04T19:43:31Z")

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Thanks for your question! Based on what you’re describing, I would expect the Anaconda default version packages to be replaced by the conda-forge version of those packages - not disappear altogether. Though we would like both channels to be completely compatible - right now that is not the case. Can you include the output of _conda list --show-channel-urls_ and _conda info_?

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**Author:** ![david.gietka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c2df01/32.png) [@david.gietka](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/david.gietka)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conflict-between-default-and-conda-forge/19944/3 "2023-02-21T20:42:18Z")

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Hi CrystalS,  
I am a new customer using the Anaconda Business edition. Can you tell me what is the preferred channel for installing packages for production applications (in other words fully supported by Anaconda)? I am confused whether I should use conda-forge as a preferred channel or stick with the default. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!