[ale] good python tutorial

[Geoffrey]

Charles Shapiro wrote:
> I'm fond of _Dive_Into_Python ( http://diveintopython.org/ ),
> available free on the net or in print for money.  Your daughter may
> find this book heavy going unless she's already done some coding
> though.  The python documentation itself has a tutorial (
> http://docs.python.org/release/2.6/tutorial/index.html ) which is not
> too bad. O'Reilly Books also has some interesting stuff, though I have
> no personal experience with it.

Second recommendation for Dive Into Python, with the same caveat. 
Unfortunately, she's not coded anything, ever.  We'll see how she does. 
  Thanks Charles.

> 
> -- CHS
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com> wrote:
>> Hey folks, I'm looking for a good python tutorial for a college student.
>>  My daughter, sophomore at GA Tech ( THWG! :) ) is a Biology major, but
>> is required to take one CS class.  Any pointers would be greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> Until later, Geoffrey
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-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

"I predict future happiness for America if they can prevent
the government from wasting the labors of the people under
the pretense of taking care of them."
- Thomas Jefferson