>I just started attempting to program and thought i would try python >as my > first tool. However following the beginners guide on their page it > says to insert python as a command and that it should come up with > the program information.
Have you downloaded Python and installed yet? You need to do that before you can use it. > When i insert python it says it is not recognizable as an internal > or external command. can somebody help me? The installer should set everything up OK, but try typing PATH at the OS prompt and see if Python appears anywhere in the output. HTH, Alan G Author of the Learn to Program web tutor http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor