How
to get started with Python -- for Macs
All you'll need to get started is the Python programming
language.
Although Macs come with Python, it is usually version 2.3.5.
We are using Python version 3.5.
To install this newer version (whether or not you have
another one):
If you have MAC OS X 10.5 here is a link directly to the installer at python.org: Python
installer
1) Scroll down the page till the end until you
see the heading FILES and click on
"Mac OS X 32-bit i386/PPC installer". 2) Click on the link and then select
Save and download the file named python-3.5.1-macosx10.5.pkg
3) Double-click the file python-3.5.1-macosx10.5.pkg to install. It will lead
you through the installation; the default
options will most likely be what you want. You may
need to close browsers and restart during/after installing.
If you have MAC OS X 10.6 here is a link directly to the installer at python.org: Python
installer
1) Scroll down the page till the end until you
see the heading FILES and click on
"Mac OS X 64-bit/32-bit installer". 2) Click on the link and then select
Save and download the file named python-3.5.1-macosx10.6.pkg
3) Double-click the file python-3.5.1-macosx10.6.pkg to install. It will lead
you through the installation; the default
options will most likely be what you want. You may
need to close browsers and restart during/after installing.
That should be it -- please let us know if you have any
troubles or concerns!