Boston Python workshop 2/Friday setup

Welcome to the Friday evening section of the Boston Python Workshop! Setup hours are from 5pm-8pm at HubSpot.

The goals for this evening are:
 * 1) set up Python
 * 2) practice running Python code interactively and from a file
 * 3) practice printing in Python and using Python as a calculator
 * 4) get dependencies installed for the Saturday projects

Goal #1: set up Python
This section has instructions for installing Python and running Python from a terminal prompt.


 * 1) Windows
 * 2) OS X
 * 3) Linux

Goal #2: Prepare a text editor
In addition to being able to run Python, you should pick the text editor you'll use for writing and saving Python code during the workshop.

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 * On Windows, you might use NotePad. To start NotePad: click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Notepad.
 * On OS X, you might use TextEdit. To start TextEdit: search for TextEdit from Spotlight, or navigate to Applications/TextEdit.
 * On Linux, you might use GEdit. To start GEdit: click Applications, point to Accessories, and click Text Editor or you can start it from a terminal with:

Goal #3: practice running Python code interactively and from a file
Often in these directions, you'll need to type things at Python prompt. To get one:


 * On Windows: Start -> Run -> cmd.exe
 * Type this, and press enter:
 * python
 * On Linux or Mac OS:
 * Open a Terminal, and type 'python'