Computer Setup

All operating systems

• Download and install the Anaconda Scientific Python Distribution for Python 3.5

Windows

• Download and install Git for Windows
• Download and install Git for Windows SDK
• Download and install the Software Carpentry Windows Installer

Mac (OS X)

• Install Git for Mac by downloading and running the installer
• Install XCode command line tools by running the command xcode-select --install

For older versions of OS X (10.5-10.7) use the most recent available installer available here. Use the Leopard installer for 10.5 and the Snow Leopard installer for 10.6-10.7.

Linux

• Check you have a C compiler installed by running the command gcc --help. If you receive an error, use the package manager to install the GNU GCC compiler