Python and Windows XP

[Peter Hansen]

Marc wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
>    I apologise for this newbie question, but I use Windows XP and wonder how I
> can open a shell session to use Python?  There used to be the DOS command
> option, but now...

Assuming Windows XP is just Windows NT with a couple of letters shifted
around randomly, and assuming you can find the equivalent of the Start Menu
"Run..." selection, you can probably type "CMD" there to get a prompt.

That's a lot of assuming...

-Peter