CS 3600 Python Installation

Project code will run using Python v2.5 or v2.7 (We prefer v2.7). The projects require the TCL/TK GUI module, which comes with v2.7 for Windows and Mac. Linux users should make sure that they have both the correct version and the proper modules. If you cannot get it working on your platform of choice, you can use the University machines to do the projects. You are free to use any IDE you wish for these projects.

Python distributions can be found here: http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7.1/

Make sure to add your Python directory to your PATH environment variable.
For Windows, (assuming default directory of C:\Python27)
	1. Right-click on My Computer.
	2. Select Properties.
	3. Select the Advanced tab.
	4. Click Environment Variables.
	5. Under System variables, select Path.
	6. Click Edit.
	7. Go to the end of the Variable value field, and add (no quotes) ";C:\Python27"

For Mac, the default installation automatically add python to your path.

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Testing your installation:

Download the Project 1 files. From the command line in the Project 1 directory, enter:
	python pacman.py
	
If you see a version of Pacman on your screen, your installation is correct.