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Installing Python (Q&A)
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If you are having difficulty installing Python on your computer, we can help. Feel free to post your questions here. There are no dumb questions, we want everybody here to have a successful and positive experience :)
Hi Brylie,
I have Python version 2.6.2 by default. Is this version fine for this course?
Avinesh,
Yes. 2.6.x is fine. What Operating System are you running?
--Brylie
Its Fedora 12
I installed Python 3 on my MacBook. Is this version fine for this course?
Jimmy,
Python 3 is great! We will try and point out when Python 3 syntax varies from Python 2.x (Python 2.7 does this automatically).
However, if you decide to use some common tools, such as Django or NumPy, you may need to install Python 2.6.x or 2.7 alongside Python 3.
--Brylie
P.S. have you checked out the Fink or MacPorts package managers?
http://www.finkproject.org/
http://www.macports.org/
Two weeks ago, I purchased "Head First Python" by O'Reilly which uses Python 3. I installed 3 and got through the first chapter before signing up for this course. I know Python 2.x (it's either 6 or 7) is preloaded on Macs, but I suppose it's a question of which IDLE to use for 2.x? I seemed to me the IDLE that comes with Python 3 is just for Python 3. I have TextWrangler already loaded and use that for PHP and MySQL. Thanks!
P.S.- I considered learning Django but the web host I use does not support it. I had not seen those package managers...they look a little over my head at the moment. :-)
installed python 2.7.1 for the course
has installed python 3.2 for the course.is it appropriate?
Stephen,
Python 3 is fine :-) Make sure to use a Python 3 specific book for your studies.
--Brylie
How will the learning process take place! this is my first course please help!
Regards
Vikash
Vikash,
The learning process will take place at your own pace. There is a general roadmap/timeline in the class syllabus but it is important that you only proceed as fast as you are comfortable :-)
Each section will have exercises and discussions in order to get peer feedback.
Are you comfortable with learning by reading an electronic book? There are also learning videos. Of most importance is actually doing programming exercises. Practice practice practice.
--Brylie
yes, more info on whole process pls. tnx.
CoffeePaste,
Please see above :-)
Are there other specific questions that you have about the learning process? I will be glad to clarify and modify the course materials to meet your needs.
--Brylie
nice :)
The Python for Informatics book is based on python 2. If you've installed 3 you should go back and install python 2.7.1.
Jim,
Thanks for pointing that out. I think that we can accommodate Python 3 learners here. Do you think that it will be too confusing to have parallel learning paths?
--Brylie
I think it will be. As some one (and probably a lot of the students in this course) who is just learning the fundamentals of programming it seems a little overwhelming to also learn the subtle differences between two revisions of a language.
What Editor or IDE is everyone using for this project???
I am going to program on linux first, then maybe Windows 7.
I have found the Open Komodo Editor and installed it .....
http://www.openkomodo.com/
Now what ...
Will in KCMO USA
Will,
I really like IDLE. It has some really nice features and is more than enough for this introductory course.
http://wiki.python.org/moin/IDLE
--Brylie
I am sorry, but call me slow .... where can I download this idle
-- http://wiki.python.org/moin/IDLE I don't see a d/l link
TIA Will
Silly me ... I found it. Thanks
I'm on windows. I've been having a good experience so far with IDLE. Also playing a little with notepad++.
I'm using MacVim and Coda
I didn't find a download for the python IDE on that page you suggested does that come with python install? I also did a Google search and found Wingware should I use that one?
Thanks in advance,
Never mind I found my own answer.
Installed 2.7.1
Very excited! :)
Python 2.7
IDLE(GUI) & command line for windows
Python 2.7(stable)
Python 3.1(stable)
So any one of the above version is good.
I'M READY!!!
Python 2.7
OpenSUSE 11.4
I'm ready!