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Python Python Basics (2015) Python for Beginners The Python Shell

Ian Kerrigan
Ian Kerrigan
161 Points
Posted by Ian Kerrigan
Ian Kerrigan
161 Points

how can i download python 2.7 on a mac?

I am using Python 2.7 in my classroom, we have a computer lab with the python shell already built in along with Notepad ++, i want to use the 2.7 shell since it lines up with what I am doing in the class room. How do i download that version on my mac?

1 Answer

Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
26,676 Points
Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
26,676 Points

Hi Ian,

As of OS X Mountain Lion - Python 2.7 comes pre-bundled with the core operating system which means you don't need to manually install Python, simply open your terminal and type the below command which should output something similar to Python 2.7.

python --version

Hope that helps!