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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  • LostinLA said:

    I'm running IDLE IDE python 3.2 and 2.6.8 in cygwin on a windows 7 laptop.  And Python 2.6.32 on a debian server (squeeze).

    I'm excited about meeting other programmers to play with.

    on June 16, 2012, 5:12 p.m.

  • Spencer G said:

    Ubuntu Linux

    Python 3.2

    I'm excited to give myself some projects that I can puzzle out on my own. 

    on June 15, 2012, 7:34 p.m.

  • Lars Nielsen said:

    Linux.

    Python 3.2

    I'm already learning Python, but maybe this will motivate me to learn more.

    on June 7, 2012, 12:19 p.m.

  • ksuersmith said:

    Win 7 (32 and 64)

    Python 2 and 3 (using Portable versions ... unless this creates problems)

    I need to build and Python seems to be all I need

    on June 1, 2012, 1:22 p.m.

  • Anonym said:

    - Windows 7 64x

    - Python 2.7.3

    - I want to learn Python to be able to write scripts for game engines or maybe write my own engine.

    on June 1, 2012, 10:48 a.m.

  • Tigger said:

    Just installed Python and installed IDE pyCharm

    From DOS on my Vista 64

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    >>> import sys
    >>> print(sys.version)
    3.2.3 (default, Apr 11 2012, 07:12:16) [MSC v.1500 64 bit (AMD64)]
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     
    Yippe! What can I do with Python?
    on May 30, 2012, 6:55 p.m.

  • queerpedagogue said:

     

    >>> print (sys.version)
    2.6.5 (r265:79063, Apr 16 2010, 13:09:56) 
    [GCC 4.4.3]
     
    $ lsb_release -a
    No LSB modules are available.
    Distributor ID: Ubuntu
    Description: Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS
    Release: 10.04
    Codename: lucid
     
    I just got a job teaching Python, C, Java, and Calculus to high school students and don't know much about Python so I'm looking to pick up some skills and learn the basics.   I have the book Learning Python, but in chapter 3 it's already presenting the subtleties of importing modules before I've learned loops or assignment statements.   So I decided to try this course and see about learning some of the basics before i jump back to the book and give it another shot.
    on May 28, 2012, 5:09 p.m.

  • ko ga said:

    • Your Operating System
    • Mac OSX 10.6.8
       
    • The version of Python that you have installed (2.x or 3.x)
    • Python 2.6.1 (Apple-Supplied)
       
    • Something you are excited to learn about in this class.
    • I'm excited to learn how to design and implement ideas in the form of code :)
    on May 25, 2012, 9:19 p.m.

  • Davysson Silva said:

    1 - Ubuntu 12.04.

    2 - python 3.2 (and 2.7 that comes by default in ubuntu).

    3 -  I'm excited to learn python for web development.

    on May 21, 2012, 5:14 p.m.

  • Rajesh Rajan said:

    1. OS X 10.7.4

    2. Python 2.7.1

    3. Learning Python is something I am really excited about

    on May 16, 2012, 11:45 p.m.

  • Snowcrash said:

    OS X 10.6.8

    Python 3.2 

     

    I'm excited to learn a new programming language, and I wounder what I will be able to do with this program.

    on May 13, 2012, 9:32 p.m.

  • Andres Kwan said:

    1 System:

    $lsb_release -a

    No LSB modules are available.
    Distributor ID: Ubuntu
    Description: Ubuntu 11.10
    Release: 11.10
    Codename: oneiric
     
    2 python -V
    Python 2.7.2+
     
    3 I just can't wait to start to learn!!
    I read and I understand what it means to chose between python version 2.X and 3.X
    I want to know which of those versions are we going to use through the course?
    on May 9, 2012, 9:43 p.m.

    Philipp said:

    I believe version 2 or 3 should both be fine to get through this course. 

    on May 12, 2012, 10:02 a.m. in reply to Andres Kwan

    queerpedagogue said:

    I like how you showed the system commands you used to find that information.   i emulated your style in my own post :)

    on May 28, 2012, 5:10 p.m. in reply to Andres Kwan

  • Francesco Malagrino' said:

    Windows 7 64 bit

    Python 2.7.3

    I can't wait to learn to use Python.

    on May 9, 2012, 4:53 a.m.

  • motorjunky2000 said:

    Windows 7 64 bit

    Python 2.7.3

    This will be my first introduction to programming, so I am excited to learn something new and expand my skill set.

    on May 8, 2012, 9:07 p.m.

  • Ewe said:

    Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit

    Python 2.7.3

    Zero experience in coding - hope the first time don`t hurt...wink

    on May 8, 2012, 5:02 a.m.

    Anonym said:

    Every Legend Has A Beginning

    on May 8, 2012, 5:26 a.m. in reply to Ewe

  • Anonym said:

    OS: Fedora 16

    Python version: 2.7.2

    I'm excited to learn new things about Python :)

    on May 6, 2012, 2:41 p.m.

  • qiu6406 said:

    Python 3.2.2 (default, Sep  4 2011, 09:51:08) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)] on win32

    on May 5, 2012, 6:33 a.m.

  • Carl Burkart said:

    OS: Ubuntu 12.04

    Python: 2.7

    I'm excited to learn a computer language (I haven't attempted to program since I learned a bit of Basic on a Commodore 64).

    on April 28, 2012, 10:53 p.m.

  • Antonio Ríos said:

     

    - Use a Mac OS X operating system, 10.7.3
    - I installed version 3.2.2 and version 2.7.1 is installed
    - Python is new to me, I hope my work will soon migrate to this language and new ones have appeared
    on April 22, 2012, 10:13 a.m.

  • Mohit Kumar said:

    Windows 7 32-bit

    Python 2.7

    Not much experience in coding, so inquistive.

    on April 21, 2012, 3:53 p.m.