On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:27:59 -0800, WM. wrote: > Some say that Python programs run better on DOS. I cannot find a way to > do that. I can go 'Python Command Line' to wind up on a black screen > version of IDLE but I can't get from the interactive to executive mode. > > Is there any advantage to running .py on DOS?
1. XP: Start > Run > type "cmd" > OK Vista: Start > type "cmd" > Enter 2. then cd to the folder where you put the script: C:\> cd C:\mypython\ 3. then run the program by typing "python blah.py" C:\mypython\> python blah.py PS: strictly speaking Windows doesn't have true DOS since NT-family. The black window is a command prompt, somewhat an emulator for DOS. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
