MARCO MAFFEZZOLI

Python distributions

In order to easily set up a working Python environment for scientific computing, I warmly recommend to take advantage of one of the following free distributions:

- Anaconda: an open source distribution of the Python and R programming languages for scientific applications. Modules are managed by the package management system conda.

- Intel distribution for Python: a Python distribution using Intel Performance libraries to boost performance of numerical packages.

- Enthought Canopy: a Python for scientific and analytic computing distribution and analysis environment.

- WinPython: a free open-source portable distribution of the Python programming language for Windows 7/8/10 and scientific and educational usage.

Currently, my personal choice is Anaconda.

Last change 13/06/2018