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Introduction to and setup of Python

2007-06-09T01:32:55Z

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= Python =

[[Topic:Python]]

This book will be helpful until I finish this class. [[b:Python|Python]]

==Why learn Python?==
Python is a great language to start programming with for several reasons
# It's free
# It's fun to learn
# It is used by many companies, and even companies that don't write in Python want programmers that know Python because that shows that the programmers are there because they like programming, not for the income programming can provide.

Go to Python.org to find out more about what you can get for free. It is a lot. It also has links to books that you can pay for, But I'm hoping that I can provide enough information that you won't need to buy a book.

Python teaches using fun things like how to make an omelet instead of how to combine 'foo' and 'bar'. If you've ever learned another language you know what I am talking about.

Peter Norvig, Google says this about Python "Python has been an important part of Google since the beginning, and has remained so as the system grows and evolves." NASA also uses Python and so do a growing number of other businesses.

==How to get the correct IDLE for you==
Downloading Python

Before you start, you need Python on your computer, but you may not need to download it. First of all check (by entering python in a command line window) that you don't already have Python installed! If you see a response from a Python interpreter it will include a version number in its inital display. Generally any recent version will do, as Python makes every attempt to maintain backwards compatibility.

If you need to install, you may as well download the most recent stable version. This is the one with the highest number that isn't marked as an alpha or beta release. Currently the stable version is Python 2.5.

If you're running Windows: the most stable Windows download is Python 2.5 for Windows.

If you're running Windows XP: a complete guide to installing ActivePython is at http://www.richarddooling.com/index.php/category/geekophilia/ just ctrl f and type python, it'll take you right there.

If you are using a Mac, see http://www.python.org/download/mac/. MacOS 10.2 (Jaguar), 10.3 (Panther) and 10.4 (Tiger) come with Python already, but you will probably want to install the

For Red Hat, install the python2 and python2-devel packages.

For Debian, install the python2.5 and python2.5-dev packages.

For Ubuntu, goto synaptic package manager -> Python programs -> install whichever one that you want, or all of them if you have the space on your harddrive.
http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Download

==Starting IDLE==
In Linux open your terminal and type codeEditor, windows should have it in your start menu.

If anyone has questions please first goto Python.org but if that does not resolve your problem feel free to e-mail me DDRArrowStomper@hotmail.com

''next: [[Basic Python Data Types]]''

== Further reading ==

* [[Wikibooks:Python Programming]]
* [http://www.python.org/workshops/2000-01/proceedings/papers/elkner/pyYHS.html Using Python in a High School Computer Science Program] by Jeffrey Elkner
* [http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/ How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python] by Allen B. Downey, Jeffrey Elkner and Chris Meyers
* [http://diveintopython.org/ Dive Into Python] by Mark Pilgrim
* [http://www.python.org/doc/Intros.html "Introductory Material on Python"]
* [http://mindview.net/Books/TIPython Thinking in Python] by Bruce Eckel: "This is not an introductory Python book."
* [http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Programming/Languages/Python/FAQs,_Help,_and_Tutorials/ Python Tutorials]

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[[Category:Programming]]
[[Category:Introductions]]

Archive:Home insurance

2005-07-01T21:53:30Z

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'''Home insurance''', or '''homeowners insurance''', is an [[insurance]] policy that combines insurance on the home, its contents, and, often, the other personal possessions of the homeowner, as well as [[liability]] insurance for accidents that may happen at the home.

The cost of homeowners insurance scales upward depending on what it would cost to replace the house, and which additional "riders", meaning additional items to be insured, are attached to the policy. The insurance policy itself is a lengthy contract, and names what will and what will not be paid in the case of various events. Typically, claims are ''not'' paid due to [[earthquakes]], [[floods]], "[[Act of God|Acts of God]]", or [[war]] (whose definition typically includes a nuclear explosion from any source). Special insurance can be purchased for these possibilities.

Most insurers charge less if it appears less likely the home will be damaged or destroyed: for example, if the house is situated next to a [[fire engine|fire station]], or if the house is equipped with fire sprinklers and fire alarms.

In the [[United States]], most home buyers borrow money in the form of a [[mortgage]], and the mortgage lender always requires that the buyer purchase homeowners insurance as a condition of the loan, in order to protect the bank if the home were to be destroyed. In most mortgage agreements, the lender "impounds" the homeowners insurance payments, meaning that although the insurance payments are due every six months, the homeowner must send the lender one-sixth of the money every month along with his mortgage payment. Then every six months, the lender pays the premium to the insurance company. This "impounding" is a scheme to ensure that the homeowner never misses a premium payment, and therefore will be sure to have insurance for the length of the mortgage.

== Types of Homeowners Insurance ==

There are six kinds of homeowners [[insurance]] in general and consistent use. Of these HO-3 is the most common policy followed by HO-4 and HO-6. Others that are less used, though still significant, are HO-1, HO-2 and HO-5. Each is summarized below:

'''HO-1'''

A limited policy that offers varying degrees of coverage but only for items specifically outlined in the policy. These might be used to cover a valuable object found in the home, such as a painting.

'''HO-2'''

Similar to HO-1, HO-2 is a limited policy in that it covers specific portions of a house against damage. As above, these factors must be spelled out in the policy.

'''HO-3'''

This policy is the most common written for a homeowner and is designed to cover all aspects of the home, structure and it contents as well as any liability that may arise from daily use as well as any visitors who may encounter accident or injury on the premises. Covered aspects as well as limits of liability must be clearly spelled out in the policy to insure proper coverage. This policy is always required by a [[mortgage]] lender.

'''HO-4'''

This is commonly referrened to as renters insurance. Similar to HO-6, this policy covers those aspects of the apartment and its contents not specifically covered in the blanket policy written for the complex. This policy can also cover liabilities arising from accidents and injuries for guests as well as passers-by up to 150' of the domicile.

If your child left a toy out by the pool that someone else slipped or tripped on, you would be covered. Very low in cost and high in coverage, this is a '''highly''' recommend policy for anyone renting an apartment.

'''HO-5'''

This policy, similar to HO-3, covers a home (not a condo or apartment), the homeowner and its possessions as well as any liability that might arise from visitors or passers-by. This coverage is differentiated in that it covers a wider breadth and depth of incidents and losses than an HO-3.

'''HO-6'''

As a form of supplemental homeowner's [[insurance]], '''HO-6''', also known as a Condominium Coverage, is designed especially for the owners of condos. It includes coverage for the part of the building owned by the insured and for the property housed therein of the insured.

Designed to span the gap between what the homeowner's association might cover in a blanket policy written for an entire neighborhood and those items of importance to the insured, typically the HO-6 covers liability for residents and guests of the insured in addition to personal property. The liability coverage, depending on the underwriter, premium paid, and other factors of the policy, can cover incidents up to 150' from the insured property, all valuables within the home from theft, fire or water damage or other forms of loss.

As in HO-4 above, if you left something out by the pool that someone else slipped or tripped on, you would be covered. Very low in cost and high in coverage, this is a '''highly''' recommend policy for anyone owning a condo.

[[Category:Insurance]]

Archive:Home insurance

2005-07-01T21:52:55Z

68.99.215.85:

'''Home insurance''', or '''homeowners insurance''', is an [[insurance]] policy that combines insurance on the home, its contents, and, often, the other personal possessions of the homeowner, as well as [[liability]] insurance for accidents that may happen at the home.

The cost of homeowners insurance scales upward depending on what it would cost to replace the house, and which additional "riders", meaning additional items to be insured, are attached to the policy. The insurance policy itself is a lengthy contract, and names what will and what will not be paid in the case of various events. Typically, claims are ''not'' paid due to [[earthquakes]], [[floods]], "[[Acts of God|Act of God]]", or [[war]] (whose definition typically includes a nuclear explosion from any source). Special insurance can be purchased for these possibilities.

Most insurers charge less if it appears less likely the home will be damaged or destroyed: for example, if the house is situated next to a [[fire engine|fire station]], or if the house is equipped with fire sprinklers and fire alarms.

In the [[United States]], most home buyers borrow money in the form of a [[mortgage]], and the mortgage lender always requires that the buyer purchase homeowners insurance as a condition of the loan, in order to protect the bank if the home were to be destroyed. In most mortgage agreements, the lender "impounds" the homeowners insurance payments, meaning that although the insurance payments are due every six months, the homeowner must send the lender one-sixth of the money every month along with his mortgage payment. Then every six months, the lender pays the premium to the insurance company. This "impounding" is a scheme to ensure that the homeowner never misses a premium payment, and therefore will be sure to have insurance for the length of the mortgage.

== Types of Homeowners Insurance ==

There are six kinds of homeowners [[insurance]] in general and consistent use. Of these HO-3 is the most common policy followed by HO-4 and HO-6. Others that are less used, though still significant, are HO-1, HO-2 and HO-5. Each is summarized below:

'''HO-1'''

A limited policy that offers varying degrees of coverage but only for items specifically outlined in the policy. These might be used to cover a valuable object found in the home, such as a painting.

'''HO-2'''

Similar to HO-1, HO-2 is a limited policy in that it covers specific portions of a house against damage. As above, these factors must be spelled out in the policy.

'''HO-3'''

This policy is the most common written for a homeowner and is designed to cover all aspects of the home, structure and it contents as well as any liability that may arise from daily use as well as any visitors who may encounter accident or injury on the premises. Covered aspects as well as limits of liability must be clearly spelled out in the policy to insure proper coverage. This policy is always required by a [[mortgage]] lender.

'''HO-4'''

This is commonly referrened to as renters insurance. Similar to HO-6, this policy covers those aspects of the apartment and its contents not specifically covered in the blanket policy written for the complex. This policy can also cover liabilities arising from accidents and injuries for guests as well as passers-by up to 150' of the domicile.

If your child left a toy out by the pool that someone else slipped or tripped on, you would be covered. Very low in cost and high in coverage, this is a '''highly''' recommend policy for anyone renting an apartment.

'''HO-5'''

This policy, similar to HO-3, covers a home (not a condo or apartment), the homeowner and its possessions as well as any liability that might arise from visitors or passers-by. This coverage is differentiated in that it covers a wider breadth and depth of incidents and losses than an HO-3.

'''HO-6'''

As a form of supplemental homeowner's [[insurance]], '''HO-6''', also known as a Condominium Coverage, is designed especially for the owners of condos. It includes coverage for the part of the building owned by the insured and for the property housed therein of the insured.

Designed to span the gap between what the homeowner's association might cover in a blanket policy written for an entire neighborhood and those items of importance to the insured, typically the HO-6 covers liability for residents and guests of the insured in addition to personal property. The liability coverage, depending on the underwriter, premium paid, and other factors of the policy, can cover incidents up to 150' from the insured property, all valuables within the home from theft, fire or water damage or other forms of loss.

As in HO-4 above, if you left something out by the pool that someone else slipped or tripped on, you would be covered. Very low in cost and high in coverage, this is a '''highly''' recommend policy for anyone owning a condo.

[[Category:Insurance]]