O'Reilly Introduction to Python/Section 1

Goal #1: set up Python
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First things first: we need to install Python! Please complete the instructions below for your operating system.


 * Windows
 * OS X
 * Linux

Goal #2: install a text editor
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In addition to being able to run Python, we are going to install a good text editor for writing Python code.

If you already have a preferred text editor, you can use it instead, but note that word processors like Microsoft Word and Notepad will not work.


 * Windows
 * OS X
 * Linux

Success!
You've set up your programming environment and gotten comfortable with Python!



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