[Courses] [courses][python]Assignment 2

[Sue Stones]

Well let get into this Python, it has taken me a month to getthings off the 
ground.  I am sorry for that , thank-you for your patience.  I hope that your 
enthusiasm hasn't waned.

You will find all the assignment on the courses web page, and you can send 
your answer from there if that suits you.  The next assignment will be sent 
as soon as most people have answered this one.  So remember if you have 
problems to ask for help.

sue

Assignment 2: Getting Started


Now is time to get python installed if you haven't already.
you can get the latest version from  http://www.python.org/
The python Web site.  Read introductory chapters in your chosen
resource.

Work out how to start python.  Try entering things
interactivly.  Get python to say hello to the world.

Write a hello world program (or aome variation) in a file and
run that.  Post this file
with instructins on how to use it to the mailing list.

If you have another operating system as well, you could try this on
other systems too. Post any comments that you have about the differences.