Python Programming

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Installing Python


installed python 3.4 on xpsp3

We first need to make sure that Python is installed on your Operating System of choice.

Follow the Instructions at http://pytuts.blogspot.com/2011/06/installing-python.html

You can either Install Python 2.x or Python 3.x

  • Python 2.x is widely used and supports many frameworks and packages.
  • Python 3.x is the future and will soon replace 2.x.
  • For more information on whether to choose Python2.x or Python 3.x, visit: http://wiki.python.org/moin/Python2orPython3

 

Reply to this task with the following information:

  • Your Operating System
  • The version of Python that you have installed (2.x or 3.x)
  • Something you are excited to learn about in this class.

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  • Adam said:

    OS X 10.8.2

    Python 2.7.2

    I've played around with Python before but have never put much serious focus on it. I look forward to learning more and improving my Python skills.

    on April 30, 2013, 10:33 p.m.

    cstsupport said:

    Greetings from Ireland. Thank you for contacting me. I am currently out of the country with very limited access to my emails. I shall return to the office on Tuesday May 7th 2013. Please be aware that Monday May 6th is a bank holiday in Ireland. During my absence Ms. Aoife Hayes will be delighted to answer your queries. You may reach her at aoife.hayes@cst-international.com Warmest Regards, Rosetta Talley
    on April 30, 2013, 10:35 p.m. in reply to Adam

  • fer86bd said:

    OS: W7 64bits

    Python version: 2.7

    Exited by: Im looking foward to return to programing since I stop programing a long time ago. Also because i'm very interest in virtual education.

    on April 30, 2013, 2:27 p.m.

    cstsupport said:

    Greetings from Ireland. Thank you for contacting me. I am currently out of the country with very limited access to my emails. I shall return to the office on Tuesday May 7th 2013. Please be aware that Monday May 6th is a bank holiday in Ireland. During my absence Ms. Aoife Hayes will be delighted to answer your queries. You may reach her at aoife.hayes@cst-international.com Warmest Regards, Rosetta Talley
    on April 30, 2013, 2:30 p.m. in reply to fer86bd

  • e.mccormick said:

    OS: XP, 7, Server 2008, Debian, CentOS....  whatever is needed to get the job done.

    Python version: I have 2.7 and 3.2 on this machine.  Had them for some time.

    Goal: Finally get around to learning Python and to try some projects with it.

    on April 21, 2013, 5:05 a.m.

    cstsupport said:

    Greetings from Ireland. Thank you for contacting me. I am currently out of the country with very limited access to my emails. I shall return to the office on Tuesday May 7th 2013. Please be aware that Monday May 6th is a bank holiday in Ireland. During my absence Ms. Aoife Hayes will be delighted to answer your queries. You may reach her at aoife.hayes@cst-international.com Warmest Regards, Rosetta Talley
    on April 21, 2013, 5:07 a.m. in reply to e.mccormick

  • ReyDothard said:

    I'm running Mac OSX 10.6

    I chose 3.3.1

    I'm looking forward to learning how to program.

    on April 16, 2013, 12:09 a.m.

  • Jeromy said:

    Hi All,

    I am running Windows 7.

    Went with 3.3.1

    I am looking forward to learning all about programming, starting with Python. 

    on April 11, 2013, 12:21 a.m.

  • Florentino said:

    Hi everyone

    • My OS is Windows 7
    • I' m using python 3.3.0
    • I hope to learn everything about python and oop.
    on April 8, 2013, 1:06 p.m.

  • bruce said:

    my operating system is windows home premium

    im using python 3.1

    i am exited to start learning a programming language

    on April 7, 2013, 1:53 a.m.

  • Connie Leung said:

    I am using ubuntu 12.0.4

    Python version is 2.7.3

    I am taking this course because I want to get a taste of web development in python. But first, I have to learn the programming language.

    on April 7, 2013, 12:46 a.m.

  • Anonym said:

    Hi all!!

    - My Operating System is Arch Linux
    - I have installed Python 3.3
    - I used to program with python many years ago and I want to refresh and update my knowledge.
    on April 5, 2013, 4:43 a.m.

  • eevenhe said:

    Hi all you Friends

     

    The OS I will be using for this challenge is Windows 7 Enterprise and the Phyton release I choosed was 3.3 since I  got convince by internet comments from others users......

     

    the true this is my first program language I hope to enjoy the way to learn python togheter you!!

    on April 5, 2013, 1:04 a.m.

  • Angelica said:

    Windows 7

    2.5.4

    This is my first programming language.

     

    on March 19, 2013, 8:52 p.m.

    Anonym said:

    I am away for a short period. I will endeavour to respond to your email when I return. If you don't hear from me in a couple of weeks or so, please send me a reminder.
    on March 19, 2013, 8:56 p.m. in reply to Angelica

  • Dennis Daniels said:

     

    • Your Operating System: Linux Mint 13
       
    • The version of Python that you have installed (2.x or 3.x): both are installed but I always python3
       
    • Something you are excited to learn about in this class. I'm interested in learning how to 'hack' learnata and get more comfortable with Python3.
    on March 17, 2013, 8:36 a.m.

  • marrtinjoseph said:

     

    OS : Ubuntu 12.10

    Python Version : 2.7.3

    I am here to get to know Python. I have been a Java programmer for more than a couple of years. But now I find myself in a position where I have to learn Python. I was looking for challenges that could help me along the way. Moreover I noticed P2PU was backed by Mozilla. So I just want to get, set and Go ... 

    on March 13, 2013, 3:50 a.m.

  • Wouter Tebbens said:

    Hi there!

    I'm running Python 2.7.3 on my Ubuntu desktop machine and 2.6.6 on our Debian server.

    The reason I participate in this course is to get to know Python, which I wanted to get to know for a long time, and this was triggered in particular by my interest in OpenERP, which is coded in Python. I'd love to get a feel of creating and manipulating objects and a general overview of the language.

    thanks!

    Wouter

    on March 5, 2013, 10:41 a.m.

  • Guayo said:

    Hi, This is what I have...

    Linux 3.7.9-101.fc17.x86_64 GNU/Linux

    Python 2.7.3 (default, Jul 24 2012, 10:05:38) 
    on Feb. 26, 2013, 8:50 p.m.

  • shonu93 said:

    OS : Mac OS X Version 10.7.4

    Python Version : 2.7.1

    Aim : I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was... To catch them is my really test, to train them is my cause !

    on Feb. 24, 2013, 12:42 a.m.

  • Liberty said:

    I'm currently running Windows 7 and installed Python 2.7.

    I hope to gain a solid programming base in the class to take on to other languages.

    on Feb. 17, 2013, 11:30 p.m.

  • rinckemi said:

    My OS: Windows 7

    Python verion: 2.7.3

    Something I'm excited about in this class: refreshing my Python and hoping that I will understand it better this time around now that I've had more programming experience (still pretty much a n00b, though)

    on Jan. 27, 2013, 7:42 p.m.

  • Aiden Drake said:

    My OS: Spherical Cow (That's Fedora v18)

    My Python Version:2x

    My hopes and dreams: I wanna make art!

    on Jan. 20, 2013, 4:28 p.m.

  • Joel Mendoza said:

     

    • Your Operating System: Fedora 17
    • The version of Python that you have installed (2.x or 3.x): 3.2.3
    • Something you are excited to learn about in this class: In the daily work I see scripts made with python so I'm very interested on learn more about this 
    on Jan. 14, 2013, 10:20 p.m.

    Shannon said:

    jmen, what part of your work involves python scripts? I'm always interested in real-world applications for the language. Thanks. On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 10:21 PM, jmen23 <
    on Jan. 15, 2013, 12:36 p.m. in reply to Joel Mendoza

    Joel Mendoza said:

    Basically to interact with the server and get info from logs

    on Jan. 15, 2013, 3:38 p.m. in reply to Shannon

    Shannon said:

    Thanks! On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:39 PM, jmen23 <
    on Jan. 15, 2013, 5:43 p.m. in reply to Joel Mendoza