Hi how do I download python and IDLE?
are they separate programs?

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Hi how do I download python and IDLE?
 are they separate programs?

p0sitr0n · Answer

from what i understand, IDLE is Python's IDE and it has to be compiled. check this link https://software.rc.fas.harvard.edu/training/scraping/install/

geerky42 · Answer

Python should come with IDLE. You can download python here: https://www.python.org/downloads/

e.mccormick · Answer

Also of note, if you are running a newer operating system, you can have trouble with older versions of 2.x, so 2.7.x is advised if you need compatibility with the 2 line.  3.0.x should never be used.  The latest 3.1.x is great if you want 3 compatibility.

anonymous · Answer

You may want to look into Anaconda which is a program that comes with a bunch of tools that are very helpful when learning Python. Idle is included.

anonymous · Answer

@ luckforty Just download it from https://www.python.org/downloads/ folow the steps and when it is instaled go to My computer -> right mouse button -> properties ->advanced system settings -> environment variables--> under system variables find "path" click it --> click edit then add this: ;C:\Python34\ python34 is the version i have instales so you should enter the version of python you have instaled. Hope it helps :)

e.mccormick · Answer

tanjiskas, note that Python 3.x will not run some of the examples in the class due to 2.x vs. 3.x changes.  As long as you are fine with updating the code, you can make it work.

oathofoblivion · Answer

No, they come in a package(for python 2.x). IDLE is the GUI for Python. If you're using windows you can access it by opening menu -> all programs -> python -> IDLE(Python GUI)