advice choosing IDE

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Y2KYZFR1 wrote:
> Lupe <lupe at netvisao.pt> wrote in message news:<bhqe4p$23loq$1 at ID-202776.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> 
>>I'm convinced to try Python! 
>>
>>I've read many posts, and although I recently bought a book on C to start
>>learning it, I'd like to give Python a good chance.
>>
>>What IDE would you recommend for someone who needs easiness of use with a
>>background of Pascal and VB for MS Office?  I've definitely changed to
>>Linux now and I would like a free IDE either for procedural or object
>>oriented programming.
>>
>>I'd need an easy help on syntax, if possible with examples and a front end
>>debugger with easy trace, breakpoints and watches.
>>
>>Programming is not my profession, just a hobby!
>>
>>With all this in mind what would be your recommendation?  I've read so many
>>posts on the subject that I'm confused.  For a beginner, I just need one
>>solution...
>>
>>Lupe
> 
> 
> 
> your best bet is Komodo from ActiveState . . . not free but definately
> worth the money. The other bet is Visual Python from guess who,
> ActiveState it add great support for Python to Visual Studio 6 / .Met
> 
> Last choice would be Visual SlickEdit . . .
> 
> other than that, Python IDE choices are all just glorified color coded
> crappy text editors.

I find Wing IDE to work wonders.
Has all the essentials you'll need. And works on linux & win32 ;)
http://archaeopteryx.com/wingide

HTH
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