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===[[Internals:Python|Technical specification/requirements]]===
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To take part in this course you will need the following software packages
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* Python (>= 2.6 > 3.0)
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* IPython (>= 0.12)
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* Numpy
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* Matplotlib
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* Cython (>= 0.15)
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GridKa School has provided machines with the above software pre-installed, to which you can log in remotely, but if you install the required packages on your laptop you will be more comfortable working in a familiar environment.
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== Testing your installation ==
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At the very least,
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ipython --pylab
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should work without error.
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More detailed tests to follow.

Revision as of 21:18, 26 August 2012

Technical specification/requirements

To take part in this course you will need the following software packages

  • Python (>= 2.6 > 3.0)
  • IPython (>= 0.12)
  • Numpy
  • Matplotlib
  • Cython (>= 0.15)

GridKa School has provided machines with the above software pre-installed, to which you can log in remotely, but if you install the required packages on your laptop you will be more comfortable working in a familiar environment.


Testing your installation

At the very least,

   ipython --pylab

should work without error.

More detailed tests to follow.