How do I run a python interpreter in Emacs?

Question

I just downloaded GNU emacs23.4, and I already have python3.2 installed in Windows7.

I have been using Python IDLE to edit python files.

The problem is that I ca

Answer 1

To simply open an interpreter, you can also use M-x python. If that does not work, try M-x python and hit TAB, which will list more options via auto-completion. One of them should work k if you have python installed.

If you are inclined, it may be worthwhile to check out the Emacs python modes as well - http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/?action=browse;oldid=PythonMode;id=PythonProgrammingInEmacs