[Tutor] Which computer operating system is best for Python

[Joel Goldstick]

On Feb 5, 2014 6:14 PM, "Alan Gauld" <alan.gauld at btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> On 05/02/14 18:34, Colin Chinsammy wrote:
>>
>> I am considering purchasing the Acer c720 chromebook for my 13yo to
>> begin learning Python for Kids. Obviously I am on a budget.
>
>
> I wouldn't consider a Chromebpook for anyone learning programming.
> They are fine for folks who are happy to do everything "in the cloud" but
programming is not one of the things that works well there IMHO.
>
> A netbook or basic laptop is a little more expensive but
> much more powerful and flexible. It doesn't need to be state
> of the art or even a latest generation model but the ability
> to install and run programs locally is crucial.
>
> I don't know about prices in the US but the difference in
> price between a Chromebook and a basic laptop/netbook in
> the UK is less than 25%. The Chromebook may look sexier
> but it's far less useful to a wannabe programmer.
>
> hth
> --
> Alan G
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I would get a laptop with as large a screen as you can afford. Windows or
Linux.
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