CPSC 115L: DrPython installation guide

CPSC 115L: Introduction to Computing

Fall 2010

DrPython installation guide

DrPython is an interactive, integrated programming environment originally developed by Daniel Pozmanter of Education to Empower. It is particularly well-regarded for its simplicity and appeals to beginners. DrPython is a free and open-source system distributed under the GNU GPL. The following quick installation guide is designed for those who wish to install and use DrPython at their own risk on Mac OS X or Windows. DrPython requires Python and wxPython, and this guide also includes directions to install these packages. DrPython has not been thoroughly tested with Python 3; thus, when installing Python, choose Python 2.7 as instructed below.

1. Mac OS X

The following apply to both PowerPC and Intel-based Macintoshes running Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later in 32-bit mode. DrPython has not been thoroughly tested in 64-bit mode.

Your Macintosh is already equipped with Python, but wxPython requires a special Framework build. For this, install Python 2.7 using the 32-bit Mac OS X Installer Disk Image from
```
http://www.python.org/download/
```
Next, you need to install wxPython. For this, install the Unicode version for Python 2.7 from
```
http://www.wxpython.org/download.php
```
Finally, download DrPython 3.11.3 from
```
http://sourceforge.net/projects/drpython/files/DrPython%20Current/
```
Unzip the downloaded file and move the folder DrPython to the folder Applications. To run DrPython, open Terminal, change directory by typing cd /Applications/DrPython/ and then enter python drpython.pyw

2. Windows

The following apply to both x86 and x64-based PCs running Windows XP or later. In Steps 1 and 2 below, choose the 32-bit (resp. 64-bit) version if your PC is running a 32-bit (resp. 64-bit) version of Windows.

First, you need to install Python. For this, install an appropriate (32-bit or 64-bit) version of Python 2.7 from
```
http://www.python.org/download/
```
Next, you need to install wxPython. For this, install an appropriate (32-bit or 64-bit) Unicode version for Python 2.7 from
```
http://www.wxpython.org/download.php
```
Finally, download DrPython 3.11.3 (common to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions) from
```
http://sourceforge.net/projects/drpython/files/DrPython%20Current/
```
Unzip the downloaded file and move the folder DrPython to an appropriate location. To run DrPython, open the folder DrPython and simply double-click the file drpython.pyw.

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