Installing Python and SciPy
The following are the most convenient ways to install these requirements.
Installing Python and SciPy on just about everything
- Download the Anaconda Python Distribution for your platform.
- Follow the installation instructions.
Installing Python and SciPy on 32-bit Mac OS X
If you have a very old Mac, you may have a 32-bit operating system. If you have Mac OS X 10.6 or greater, then it’s likely that you have a 64-bit operating system. If you have Mac OS X 10.7 or greater then you definitely have a 64-bit operating system. If for some reason you don’t, I’d highly recommend that you get access to a 64-bit operating system and use the above instructions. If you’re still determined, here are some (untested) instructions:
- Go to the download page for Python 2.7.9 for Mac OS X. Download the Mac OS X 32-bit i386/PPC installer. Run the installer.
- Find the appropriate download of Numpy and Scipy and install it.
- Find the appropriate download of matplotlib and install it.
Running a script
- Open “Spyder”, the Python editor that is bundled with the Anaconda Distribution. (Or open “IDLE”, the default editor, if you installed Python via other means.)
- Click File -> Open and select the script.
- Press F5 to run the script.
Learning Python
If you’re interested in learning some Python, have a look at An Informal Introduction to Python in the official Python tutorial.