From dbd65e6c8a13d02f43dd773025fa48c16843d597 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rachel Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2015 21:19:08 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] added online interpreter to getting started manual --- start-here.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/start-here.md b/start-here.md index ce652ff..c521c65 100644 --- a/start-here.md +++ b/start-here.md @@ -37,3 +37,9 @@ There's a known problem making it more difficult for Macs to run IDLE (see http: - Make sure you're in the correct folder! You can check which folder the terminal is looking in by typing **pwd** - Similarly, make sure the file you want to run is in the folder you're in! Type **ls** to see all of the files in the folder terminal is currently working in. - Remember that when you see the dollar sign prompt (**$**), you're working in terminal, and can run scripts at the command line. But when you see the **>>>** prompt, you're in Python's interactive interpreter mode, and you'll need to type **exit()** to get back. + + +####Really really really stuck? +- If you absolutely can't install python (for example, if you have a chromebook, a tablet or a work laptop on which you aren't the administrator), there are some options, but note that you'll eventually want to find a computer where you can install python in order to work on your own projects. +- HOWEVER, for the purpose of getting started with Lesson 1, Codecademy Labs offers an [online python interpreter](http://labs.codecademy.com/#:workspace). +- Just type in the panel on the left and hit the "run" button when you're ready to run your code.