Find instructions for Ubuntu, CentOS, and other distributions here.īefore we can start our Python project, we’ll need something to write it with. The exact instructions to install Python vary by distribution. The x86 (32-bit) version will tend to have better compatibility with third-party packages. The best way to install Python on Windows is using the official installer from the Python Software Foundation. Homebrew is our tool of choice for getting Python 2 or 3 installed on OS X. OS X already has Python installed, but we recommend configuring your own Python installation.