Python Programming/Getting Python
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In order to program in Python you need the Python interpreter.
Installing Python in Windows
Go to Python Homepage or the ActiveState websiteActive State HomePage and get the proper version for your platform. Download it, read the instructions and get it installed.
In order to run Python from the command line, you will need to have the python directory in your PATH. Alternatively, you could use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python like DrPython[1], eric[2], or PyScripter[3].
Installing Python on Mac
Users on Apple Mac OS X will find that it already ships with Python 2.3 (OS X 10.4 Tiger), but it you want the more recent version head to Python Download Page follow the instruction on the page and in the installers. As a Bonus you will also install the Python IDE.
Installin Python on Ubuntu
Users of Ubuntu 6.04 (Dapper Drake) and earlier will noticed that Python comes install by default on there setup. It you will like to update just open a terminal and type at the prompt:
$sudoapt-getupdate $sudoapt-getinstallpython25