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We're going to be installing Python using a collection of software called '''Anaconda'''. Anaconda includes the Python programming language and a bunch of different pieces of software that are useful for data science and analysis. Although the collection is composed of free software, it is put together by a commercial company called '''Continuum Analytics'''. | We're going to be installing Python using a collection of software called '''Anaconda'''. Anaconda includes the Python programming language and a bunch of different pieces of software that are useful for data science and analysis. Although the collection is composed of free software, it is put together by a commercial company called '''Continuum Analytics'''. | ||
<font size="+1">Try to download and install [https:// | <font size="+1">Try to download and install [https://communitydata.science/~mako/Anaconda3-2019.10-Windows-x86_64.exe this file which contains Python 3.7].</font> | ||
If that doesn't work for any reason, download and install the Python 3. | If that doesn't work for any reason, download and install the Python 3.7 option from [https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/#download-section Anaconda's website], on the right. If necessary, scroll down to the "Anaconda for Windows" section. | ||
Make sure you selected the Python 3.7 option, as Python 2.7 behaves differently and isn't what we use in this course. If you get an error about not being able to run that software on your computer, talk to me. | |||
Once the program is downloaded, run the downloaded file which should launch a graphical installer. | Once the program is downloaded, run the downloaded file which should launch a graphical installer. | ||
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== Success! == | == Success! == | ||
You have Python installed and configured. You can move on to the | You have Python installed and configured. You can move on to the [[CDSW/Day_0_setup_and_tutorial|next step]]. | ||
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