[Tutor] Running Python from REVO screen???

Kent Johnson kent37 at tds.net
Sun Nov 16 14:04:31 CET 2008


On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 5:06 AM, WM. <wferguson1 at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> I asked tutor how to get to the black screen to run Python programs.  I got
> a three step answer but could not get step 1. to work;
>
> 1.
> XP: Start > Run > type "cmd" > OK
>
> C:\Documents and Settings
> The above line is where I wind up & I cannot get out of it.

You need to learn a little about the command prompt window. This is
not specific to Python, it is part of Windows that you use to run
Python programs. Here is a brief introduction:
http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows/#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows

Kent


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