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Merge pull request #316 from hjwp/master
add an explanation + screenshot re adding python to the path on windows
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You can download Python for Windows from the website https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-343/. After downloading the ***.msi** file, you should run it (double-click on it) and follow the instructions there. It is important to remember the path (the directory) where you installed Python. It will be needed later!
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One thing to watch out for: on the second screen of the installation wizard, marked "Customize", make sure you scroll down and choose the "Add python.exe to the Path" option, as in
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![Don't forget to add Python to the Path](images/add_python_to_windows_path.png)
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### Linux
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It is very likely that you already have Python installed out of the box. To check if you have it installed (and which version it is), open a console and type the following command:
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