Set up Python Get started: 1. Visit the official Python download page (python.org/download/) and grab the Windows installer. Choose the 32-bit version. A 64-bit version is available, but there are compatibility issues with some modules you may want to install later. (Thanks to commenters for pointing this out.) Note: Python currently exists in two versions, the older 2.x series and newer 3.x series (for a discussion of the differences, see this). This tutorial focuses on the 2.x series. 2. Run the installer and accept all the default settings, including the "C:Python27" directory it creates. 3. Next, set the system’s PATH variable to include directories that include Python components and packages we’ll add later. To do this: Right-click Computer and select Properties. In the dialog box, select Advanced  System Settings. In the next dialog, select Environment Variables. In the User Variables section, edit the PATH statement to include this: C:Python27;C:Python27Libsite-packages;C:Python27Scripts; 4. Now, you can open a command prompt (Start Menu|Accessories or Start Menu|Run|cmd) and type: C:> python That will load the Python interpreter: ZSh@n....
Posted on: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:56:57 +0000
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