I downloaded what claims to be Python for Windows (3.01). The tutorial brags a lot about how easy it is to learn, but the tutorials and instruction seem to be for a Linux or Unix version. There are three executable programs in the Python directory and no indication which should be used to start Python. One opens a Dos-like window presumably for "command-line" entry. I can't make anything of it. I did a straight install on a XP system. Any help would be appreciated. Have a good day, David H. Burns
David H. Burns wrote:
I downloaded what claims to be Python for Windows (3.01). The tutorial brags a lot about how easy it is to learn, but the tutorials and instruction seem to be for a Linux or Unix version. There are three executable programs in the Python directory and no indication which should be used to start Python. One opens a Dos-like window presumably for "command-line" entry. I can't make anything of it.
I'm afraid the mailing list you posted to is for the development *of* Python and not the use of Python. On the Python-tutor or Python-list mailing lists (or their google groups / gmane gateways if you prefer a web interface) you will find people willing and able to answer your questions. All the best, Michael Foord
I did a straight install on a XP system.
Any help would be appreciated.
Have a good day,
David H. Burns
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David H. Burns wrote:
I downloaded what claims to be Python for Windows (3.01). The tutorial brags a lot about how easy it is to learn, but the tutorials and instruction seem to be for a Linux or Unix version. There are three executable programs in the Python directory and no indication which should be used to start Python. One opens a Dos-like window presumably for "command-line" entry. I can't make anything of it.
[as pointed out elsewhere, this is the wrong list for this question, but just to get you going...] The Python docs have a section on running Python on Windows. This is the online version: http://docs.python.org/using/windows.html The .chm version should be in c:\python31\doc\python31.chm TJG
Tim Golden wrote:
The Python docs have a section on running Python on Windows. This is the online version:
http://docs.python.org/using/windows.html
The .chm version should be in c:\python31\doc\python31.chm
Which is more easily accessed via the start menu entry Python creates for you... (as is the interpreter itself for that matter) Cheers, Nick. -- Nick Coghlan | ncoghlan@gmail.com | Brisbane, Australia ---------------------------------------------------------------
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