Python Programming/Getting Python
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In order to program in Python you need the Python interpreter.
[edit] Installing Python in Windows
Go to the Python Homepage or the ActiveState website and get the proper version for your platform. Download it, read the instructions and get it installed.
In order to run Python from the command line, you will need to have the python directory in your PATH. Alternatively, you could use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python like DrPython[1], eric[2], PyScripter[3], or Python's own IDLE (which ships with every version of Python since 2.3).
[edit] Installing Python on Mac
Users on Apple Mac OS X will find that it already ships with Python 2.3 (OS X 10.4 Tiger), but if you want the more recent version head to Python Download Page follow the instruction on the page and in the installers. As a Bonus you will also install the Python IDE.
[edit] Installing Python on Ubuntu
Users of Ubuntu 6.04 (Dapper Drake) and earlier will notice that Python comes installed by default, only it sometimes is not the latest version. If you would like to update it, just open a terminal and type at the prompt:
$ sudo apt-get update # This will update the software repository $ sudo apt-get install python # This one will actually install python
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