Downloading and Installing Python

    Python should be downloaded from the Official Python Website:
        http://www.python.org/download/

    There you can see links for several versions of Python.
    Currently, the stable production versions are Python 2.6.2 and Python 3.0.1.
    Choose Python 2.6 for compatibility with third party programs.
    Choose Python 3.0 if you need the latest Python features.
    (Note that version 3 is incompatible with version 2.*
     but both versions can be installed together on a single computer.)

    For example, on a Microsoft Windows PC, select:  Python 2.6.2 Windows installer
    In the dialog box, click the Save File button to download python-2.6.2.msi
    Start the installation process by executing the icon on the Desktop.
    If asked, confirm that you want to run the file. Accept the defaults.
    Python will be installed to  C:\Python26\
    Click Finish. The python-2.6.2.msi file on the Desktop can now be deleted.

    In the Windows Start Menu there should now be a new entry: Python 2.6