Question

what is the software he used in lec 2

Answer 1

That is the Python IDE "IDLE".
You can download it here : https://www.python.org/downloads/
NOTE: Install that package even if you have python to get the IDLE

Answer 2

If you have a Mac, you already have IDLE installed. I've used it in 10.1x just by typing:

idle &

into an /Applications/Utilities/Terminal window. The ampersand is optional, it just allows you to use the Terminal window while IDLE's running.

Pre 10.10 has IDLE, but it can get gnarly to invoke.

Answer 3

a warning is showing in idle The version of Tcl/Tk (8.5.9) in use may be unstable.
i installed latest but no luck

Answer 4

Tk is required for Tkinter. Tkinter is one of the widget collections that can be used for programming GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). At this point, don't worry about it.

Answer 5

Hi. I am just starting out. On Lecture 2 now. But I really really having trouble on which version of Python to install and how to get the IDLE and window editor that prof and TA used in their lectures and recitations. Please help!! Thank you.

Answer 6

@KavR : everything you need to know can be found here : http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/software/

Answer 7

@Kizolk- Thank you so much for the info. I did go thru that yesterday but I managed to confuse myself some how. However, I was able to find my answers in John Zelle's textbook. I really appreciate your help :)