Can someone recommend which python to download as a compiler, instead of the pesky command-line and GUI 2.7 version as I am trying to write a small program, and everytime I press enter it runs it line by line... oh and its Win7 x64...
Thanks!

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Can someone recommend which python to download as a compiler, instead of the pesky command-line and GUI 2.7 version as I am trying to write a small program, and everytime I press enter it runs it line by line... oh and its Win7 x64...
Thanks!

e.mccormick · Answer

The IDLE it installs can do files.  File > New Window.

Or try either PyScripter or WingWare.  PS is free and WW has a free version.  Both are very nice IDEs for Python.

e.mccormick · Answer

IDLE: http://www.annedawson.net/Python_Editor_IDLE.htm PyScripter: http://code.google.com/p/pyscripter/ WingWare (101 is the free one...) http://wingware.com/

anonymous · Answer

McCormick, again you're a treasure-trove of solid information!

e.mccormick · Answer

np.  have fun!  Oh, and be sure to save files as <some name>.py  The dot py part being the key.  It is what these programs look for and IDLE won't highlight code when it loads a file unless it is a .py file.

anonymous · Answer

ahhh... a tip for young players... love 'em!