Question

Hi, I am new, can someone jus put me on track?

Answer 1

I don't know what you need help with.

Answer 2

Get the 2.7.5 Python, it is made to work with the 6.00 or 6.00ES courses. If you ask a question about the class materials, try to remember to say the year because there are differences from the 2008 to the 2011.

Answer 3

if you are using Python 3 or higher you should check the manual provided by the language itself.

Answer 4

go for Python Programming for Absolute Beginners by Michel Dawson....a decent book for the new ones

Answer 5

I went to www.python.org/‎ and downloaded Python 2.7.5
I then went to the .exe file in what I downloaded, adn apprently opened a shell, and was able to execute some basic code....

Answer 6

That is one way to do it. If you use the installer, it will make some icons. This will cover the basics of using idle:

http://www.cs.uky.edu/~paulp/CS115F11/labs/Lab0.html