Running pip as the 'root' user can result in broken permissions and conflicting behaviour with the system package manager.

You are correct. Running pip as the 'root' user can lead to permission issues and conflicts with the system package manager. It is generally recommended to avoid installing Python packages using the 'root' user.

Instead, you can use a virtual environment to install Python packages without affecting the system-wide installation. Here's how you can create and activate a virtual environment:

1. Install the `virtualenv` package if it's not already installed:

   pip install virtualenv

2. Create a new virtual environment in your desired directory:

   virtualenv myenv

Replace `myenv` with the name you want for your virtual environment.
3. Activate the virtual environment:

- For Windows:

     myenv\Scripts\activate

- For Linux/macOS:

     source myenv/bin/activate

4. Once the virtual environment is activated, you can use `pip` to install packages, and it will only affect the virtual environment, keeping your system Python installation intact.

Remember to deactivate the virtual environment when you are done working with it:

deactivate

By using a virtual environment, you can avoid potential conflicts and maintain proper permissions while installing Python packages.