I capitalize "Free" to avoid confusing it with "free as in beer".
On Sunday, September 8, 2013 3:01:58 AM UTC, Ben Finney wrote: > Aaron Martin <aaronspencermar...@gmail.com> writes: > > > > > Hi, I am thinking about getting a software but it requires python, so > > > that brought up a few questions. Is it safe do download python, and > > > does it come with spam or advertisements? > > > > Python is free software, meaning that every recipient is free to improve > > it and redistribute the result. > > > > <URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software> > > > > Free software rarely has the problems you describe – spam and > > advertisements – and never has them for long, because those problems are > > quickly improved (by eradicating the annoying problem), and the improved > > version becomes what people share. > > > > > If it doesn't then should I get the latest version? > > > > The latest stable version is Python 3.3, and this version is strongly > > recommended for people who will be developing with Python. > > > > But you say that you are getting Python because you have some other > > program that requires Python. Which version of Python does it require? > > Download and install the latest version that is supported for the > > program you are wanting to use. > > > > > I mostly want to know if it is safe to download, because most of the > > > time downloading free stuff off the internet comes with spam and all > > > that, so I want to know if I can trust downloading it. > > > > Ah, your experience is with zero-cost non-free software. Non-free > > software is prone to have spam and advertisements, and many other > > problems that arise from disrespect for the recipient's freedom. So your > > caution is well advised. > > > > Know that free software respects your freedom, and Python is free > > software. > > > > <URL:https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software> > > > > Welcome, and good fortune to you in using Python! > > > > -- > > \ “I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering.” —Steven | > > `\ Wright | > > _o__) | > > Ben Finney -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
