[Tutor] Getting Started; Syntax Error; Bad Command or File Na me

[alan.gauld@bt.com]

> Yes, this means python isn't in the PATH. Please refer to what other
> people recommended 'cause I haven't used windows in quite 
> some time 

Edit AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Add a line:

PATH=%PATH%;C:\Python21   (or whatever the real path to python.exe is!)

> Although if I remember right, it's easier to simply associate python
> with .py extension (it's done somewhere in options in explorer), and

> Does anyone remember how to associate python with .py extension?

You should really set PATH too IMHO so that you can launch python from 
any command line anywhere.

To assoiciate files either:

Shift right-click on a .py file and choose openwith
Find python.exe and then check the box that says 
'always use this program' or something like it.

OR

Go to Windows Explorer and Open View||FolderOptions...

In the dialog select the FileTypes tab andif .py is a registered 
type ensure it points at python.exe (and check .pyw points at 
pythonw.exe while at it!)

If not create the two new types and then associate them with 
their appropriate programs.

The installer should have done all of this except setting 
the PATH. You can quickly tell by looking at the icon next 
to a .py file. If it shows a snake you are already set up 
correctly. In which case just double clkick the file to 
run it. Add the raw_input... line if necessary.

Alan G.