On Monday, February 10, 2014 9:40:22 PM UTC+5:30, Walter Hughey wrote: > I am new to Python programming, actually new to any programming language. I > sent the email below to the "python...@python.org a few days ago. So far I > have not seen a reply, actually, I have not seen anything from pythonmac in > any emails although I am supposed to be a member. > > > I don't know if I am sending these to the correct place or if I am not > receiving emails from the pythonmac list. I would appreciate any assistance > either in how do I get to the pythonmac list or answers to the issue below. I > went to the pythonmac list because I am trying to run Python 3.3 on a Mac > computer. > > > Thank you, > > > Walter > > From: "Walter Hughey" <wkhu...@gmail.com> > To: python...@python.org > Sent: Friday, February 7, 2014 11:54:49 AM > Subject: Newcomer Help > > > Greetings, > I am new at Python programming, technically a newbie at writing programming > code. I have been involved in the maintenance of computers for several years > and have decided to increase my knowledge and experience. I am taking a > course that - although not a programming course - does require writing of > code. I am trying to use Python to write the code. > > I use a Mac computer and the first issue is getting working with Python. The > computer I currently use is running Mac OS X 10.6.8, Intel Core i5 Processor, > with 4GB RAM. It has Python 2.3, 2.5, and 2.6 installed by Apple. I have > added Python 3.3, the version our Professor recommended. I have checked out > the Python installed by Apple and can enter in code and it works, but I need > to create a file, run it, and then provide it for the Professor to grade and > I don't know how with the Apple installed version. > > While reading about Python, I saw comments about the note concerning outdated > software: If you are using Python from a python.org > 64-bit/32-bit Python installer for Mac OS X 10.6 and later, > you should only use IDLE or tkinter with an updated > third-party Tcl/Tk 8.5, like > ActiveTcl 8.5 > installed. > > I located, downloaded and installed the recommended version of ActiveTcl > 8.5.15.0. When I open Idle, I see a warning that "The version of Tcl/Tk > (8.5.7) in use may be unstable." I received this warning both before and > after installing the software above. I open Idle, choose "New File" then most > often the computer will freeze, Idle does nothing, cannot enter text into the > text box, cannot close the application either with the red circle or by > selecting Idle>Close Idle. As often as that, Idle freezes as soon as I open > new file, and I cannot close without resorting to Force Quit. > > I have removed and re-installed Python after downloading and installing the > Tcl/Tk software and it does not help. I have seen this work fine on a Mac > running Mac OS X 10.8.3. I really just need to get this working on the older > version. > > A am not only new to Python, I am new on this list and hope I have started my > stay here in the correct manner! >
Hi! You have started on a clear note and are welcome here. I dont know anything about macs so hopefully someone else will give you more specific answers. However can you check that python interpreter runs in a shell, and that after starting it if you type say: 2 + 3 RETURN you get 5 If that is the case you can still develop the way most python programmers develop, viz Write your code in a normal text editor Load it into the interpreter Check it Go back to the editor and continue writing/correcting the code -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
