Newbie - needs help

[Larry Bates]

Anbeyon wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I have not yet programmed in Python but am experienced in a number o
> other languages.
> 
> I'd like to start to use Python to develop cross platform applications
> but havin kust started to investigate tols, libraries etc  I feel a
> little overwhelmed.
> 
> I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction.
> 
> What I'd like to achieve is the abilty to develop applications for
> both Windows and Linux (Desktop and embedded).  I'd also like to be
> able to develop applications that make use of TCP/IP and things like
> 'Widget' libraries.
> 
> In an ideal would like to be able to pull together Python apps with
> GUI front ends  in a nice IDE with a debugger.
> 
> Does such a toolset exisit ?
> 
> Perhaps some people can sully me some links ?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Anbeyon
> 
If you are on Windows take a look at PyScripter:

http://mmm-experts.com/Products.aspx?ProductId=4

I would also recommend a copy of Python Cookbook
which has LOTS of example code you can look at and
use.

-Larry Bats