python2.7
from a shell prompt.$HOME/opt/Python-2.7.3/bin/python
from a shell prompt.C:Python27
directory to your environment's Path
in order to make it possible toinvoke Python from a command prompt by typing python
. To do so, rightclick MyComputer
, select Properties
--> AdvancedTab
-->EnvironmentVariables
and add that directory to the end of the Path
environment variable.