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Object Oriented programming with the Python language.

With Python, learning to program is easy and fun! Many Python programs are clear and concise, reading like plain English. This course will cover the fundamental aspects of Python including data types, flow control, encapsulation, inheritance, and helpful tools from the Python standard library.

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Installing Python [Jan. 5, 2012, 2:17 p.m.]

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.

Alternative Resources

Python 2 installation help: http://www.ibiblio.org/swaroopch/byteofpython/read/installing-python.html
Python 3 installation help: http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/Python_en:Installation
Python Download Page: http://www.python.org/download/