[Tutor] Which computer operating system is best for Python

[Neil Cerutti]

On 2014-02-06, Alan Gauld <alan.gauld at btinternet.com> wrote:
> And for a beginner who is only programming casually and likely
> doing other things with the PC a Windows box makes a lot of
> sense since other programs are more plentiful and generally
> better quality for casual use.
>
> If you want to become a pro then sure Linux is great and
> without doubt the best development OS around. But for a 13 year
> old casual user? I doubt it makes much difference.

Linux is a great OS for a child to learn computing and
programming on, provided the parent knows it well enough to train
the student on it. If not, it's just inviting needless headaches.

-- 
Neil Cerutti