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[Alan Gauld]

On 16/12/12 23:09, Dustin Guerri wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I'm completely new to Python and to programming.  I have the Python
> Launcher (v2.7.3) app installed on my system, and I'm running Mac OS X
> Mountain Lion.  Does this mean I have Python itself installed ?

MacOS uses Python so you will undoubtedly have it onboard.
It may not have all the features enabled (eg GUI support) so you may 
want to download the latest Mac build too (don't delete the standard 
install though you could break some tools on MacOS that use it!)

Try launching it and see if you get a Python prompt:

 >>>

coming up

If so check it works with the classic

 >>> print ('hello world')

Also take note of the version in the banner display above the prompt.


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Alan G
Author of the Learn to Program web site
http://www.alan-g.me.uk/