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 IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment.

 IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface.
 Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that
 IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code.

 IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing,
 and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion.

 The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through
 multiple files.  Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to
 code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding.

 There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall.

 IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each
 Run (F5) initiated from an editor window.  The environment can also be
 restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE.

 This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available.  The
 magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and
 testing a module two or three steps down the import chain.

 (Personal firewall software may warn about the connection IDLE makes to its
 subprocess using this computer's internal loopback interface.  This connection
 is not visible on any external interface and no data is sent to or received
 from the Internet.)

 It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows.

 Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run
 IDLE in a single process.

 IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call
 stack visibility.

 There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts,
 colors, keybindings, and startup options.  This facility includes a feature
 which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on
 the web.

 IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl)
 and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows.

 IDLE accepts command line arguments.  Try idle -h to see the options.


 If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the
 Python Bug Tracker:

 http://sourceforge.net/projects/python

 Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change
 requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker.

 For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home
 page at

 http://www.python.org/idle/

 There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org.  You can join at

 http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev
	IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment.

	IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface.
	Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that
	IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code.

	IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing,
	and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion.

	The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through
	multiple files. Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to
	code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding.

	There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall.

	IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each
	Run (F5) initiated from an editor window. The environment can also be
	restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE.

	This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available. The
	magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and
	testing a module two or three steps down the import chain.

	(Personal firewall software may warn about the connection IDLE makes to its
	subprocess using this computer's internal loopback interface. This connection
	is not visible on any external interface and no data is sent to or received
	from the Internet.)

	It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows.

	Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run
	IDLE in a single process.

	IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call
	stack visibility.

	There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts,
	colors, keybindings, and startup options. This facility includes a feature
	which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on
	the web.

	IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl)
	and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows.

	IDLE accepts command line arguments. Try idle -h to see the options.


	If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the
	Python Bug Tracker:

	http://sourceforge.net/projects/python

	Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change
	requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker.

	For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home
	page at

	http://www.python.org/idle/

	There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org. You can join at

	http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev