[Tutor] starting program with raw_input

[alan.gauld@bt.com]

> I just started to learn about programing about a week ago 

Hi, join the club! :-)

> have been trying to write a small program to start by haveing 
> to write hello before program will run. Could someone show a 
> example. 

print "hello" 

will do that. However it might be better if you told us what tutorial 
you are following? If you are completely new to programming you might 
like to try one of the ones on the newbies page of the python web 
site (maybe even mine! :-) The one that comes with Python is really 
aimed at folks converting from another programming language.

Also, for future reference it's a good idea to include any program 
code you are having trouble with plus any error messages because 
that way we can see exactly where you are coming from.

Otherwise, keep experimenting and ask questions as they arise.

Most of all, Have fun!

Alan g.
Author of the 'Learning to Program' web site
http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld