Charles Hartman wrote:
>
> On Feb 8, 2006, at 11:18 AM, Louis Pecora wrote:
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>
> I'd like to get some feedback on the organization I proposed before I
> start trying to flesh anything out. The better the organization before
> I start, the less confusing (not to mention time-consuming) the work
> to refine it. I don't promise anything by the end of the weekend, but
> I'll hope to crank out a first (and text-only, not html) mock-up.
>
> Keep them cards & letters comin'.
>
> Charles
>
Agree.
Here's what you wrote:
Somebody who comes idly to the idea of programming in Python, and
finds the pythonmac page, will be happy if the result is an
afternoon's work that ends in a "hello world," possibly in a window.
Using my own arbitrary preferences, that would entail:
1. downloading & installing Bob's framework
2. downloading & installing TigerPython24Fix
3. adding /usr/local/bin to the PATH
4. downloading & installing wxPython
5. downloading & installing [fill in name of IDE]
6. starting to browse how-to-program sites and writing some bits
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I like what Chris Baker had (If I can remember it). It involved a division
into various categories like:
o Getting right into the Python already on your Mac (yes, it's already there!)
o Getting a more powerful (better word here?) version of python (2.4.1) that
will work better with other packages and provide more features (Charles, your
list here, items 1. to 3. for a three-step process and an easy install of 2.4.1
o Add-ons (other packages, better word here?): a short list, where to get
them, how to install them, pointers to other more complete lists. Here we put
wxPython, IDEs,
o Your item 6.
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I found Chris B.'s list (which I like). It offers some good categories and
overlaps the above. Hope this helps.
[from Chris B.]
Welcome to Python on the Mac!
Intro-
links to other python resources, etc.
What Python should I use?
-- brief discussion of the options.
--The "Recommended Option" -- for users without special needs or
newbies that don't know what they need
----- Link to Binary Python 2.4.* installer
----- Instructions of stuff to do after installing:
-- Install TigerPython24Fix
-- Add /usr/local/bin to your PATH
-- Note: couldn't those steps be optionally done by the installer?
----- Link to Collection of packages on Pythonmac.org
----- Link to Wiki pages for people that need to use other Pythons.
Perhaps build instructions, etc.
What do I do now?
-- How to run from command line
-- IDE/editor options
-- Pointers to "learn python" resources
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Cheers,
Lou Pecora
Code 6362
Naval Research Lab
Washington, DC 20375
USA
Ph: +202-767-6002
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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