[Tutor] help for a beginner

alan.gauld@bt.com alan.gauld@bt.com
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:00:48 +0100


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I am currently trying to learn the language that is Python.  The problem is
the last language I ever programmed was BASIC.  So I need to know what tools
I need to get started I.E.  -Start up platform
 

Just the standard Python install will suffice. It comes 
with everything you need to get started including a
rudimentary developmet environment(editor/debugger etc)
 
Can I suggest you pay a visit to my online tutor too 
which teaches Python alongside BASIC(and Tcl) so you 
should be able to map your BASIC experience into Python 
terms quite easily.
 
http://www.crosswinds.net/~agauld <http://www.crosswinds.net/~agauld> 

-which version to use 
 

2.1 is the latest but I must confess I'm still happily using 2.0. 

-how to get the screen to let me type the language
 
 
I am using a compaq 1700T laptop.  It is a pentium III and runs at 800mhz.
With windows Me.
Any help would be useful.  Thanks for your time and patience,
                                          The Frog


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