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/