Python the real story... (briefly)

Python is a development language, that is of course open source. But as I found out, not many people know about it. So I started asking around for users of it to give a description of it and how it's used, plus some tips and tricks on using it to any interested new users.

Python has many advantages like web development, programing, scripting and many more. Another advantage is, it can operate on multiple platforms; like Windows, Mac, Linux and so on. Also something that I personally like is you can make great source code for it, which means with some modifications to the source code; you can have it operate on different platforms.

The community is very active and there are several sites you can go too, for help in learning python, even some Linux user groups and other IT groups of different kinds that cover python.

To download Python go to: http://www.python.org/

Are you aware of the different Operating Systems available?

Over in the Jaiku branch of this club, an interesting conversation sprang up around the advantages of Windows vs Linux. Now, many people quite obviously know about Windows, it permeating the computer world so heavily, but few have been exposed to Linux. Linux is a free operating system licensed under the GNU GPL, and as such called GNU/Linux, which is based around the Linux core with several GNU tools used to help it function. There are several different desktop environments, all of which are incredibly customizable, so no matter if you're a Windows or Mac user, you can feel right at home in it. Here's a funny little video which might explain this in a format which many are already familiar with (Mac ads). Don't forget to browse the conversation through the link posted above and join in on the conversation over at Jaiku. If you need a Jaiku account, head on over to Jaiku Invites and request one, or request one directly from Jaiku.

first topic I would like to propose

What is your favorite OS and why? An have you done any mods to it or found out any interesting tips or tricks?