On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM dn via Python-list <python-list@python.org> wrote: > > On 18/07/20 1:53 PM, Castillo, Herbert S wrote: > > I downloaded python not to long ago, and today when I opened Python on > > Windows it gave me a modify setup prompt. I have tried to click on modify , > > repair and even uninstalled and installed it back, but when I try to open > > Python up again, I keep on getting the same modify setup prompt. I am not > > sure of what to do? Thank you in advance. > > > Regret that this mailing list does not support graphics attachments. > > Which part of https://docs.python.org/dev/using/windows.html failed?
Just for grins I just now glanced at the link dn provided. Yes, this is a very thorough, very accurate, very *technical* help resource. But if I were a person who had never seen a shell, cmd.exe or Powershell window, never programmed before, had no clue about how to truly use my OS, etc., I don't think I would understand a bit of this "help" document, and, at best, would find it very intimidating. If this community does wish to cater to those who are totally new to the world of programming and learning how to really use their PC at any depth, then I think a different approach or set of documents is needed. And an easier way for those playing with the idea of learning programming and Python to connect with such documentation. I think that we take a lot for granted that is second nature to most of us. Also, most of us have the mindset that even when all of this programming stuff was new to us (If we can even truly remember that anymore.), we would have the problem-solving chops to get over these hurdles. Many don't have these native inclinations. Searching online for technical solutions is completely foreign to many. Even searching for anything may be more challenging than we suspect for some. I am just a Python hobbyist/dabbler, not a pro like most of you, but I have taught kids through adults various subjects in the past, helped seniors, etc., and a lot of what we take for granted is *not* easy for many. But I believe that almost everyone that can get to the point of believing that they can perhaps learn programming, can do so, but may need some encouragement to get to that point of "self-belief". Sure, some people are just too lazy and want to be spoon-fed, but I truly believe that is a minority. Can we make this easier for those who really would like to try? Just some thoughts that I hope will be constructively received. -- boB -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
