I'd say start off in python interactive interpreter, and otherwise, I prefer to use edSharp: http://www.empowermentzone.com/edsetup.exe Aside from that, not sure what's the best bit of tutorial material out there, but really depends on your past experience with other languages, your approach you want to take/make in terms of what aspects you'd like to focus on, etc - should be other guys out here who have better ideas of what/where to get it. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Mullins To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 11:04 PM Subject: New to Python Hi I want to learn Python and have seen a reference on this list to a a resource entitled "Learn Python the hard way". I've looked at this and it first suggests I download and install Gedit, which I have and find it inaccessible. I've also had a look at the Python site and don't find that much better. Can anyone recommend where I should get Python from and what editor I should use to work with it? Cheers Chris