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For python development, I'd also add Python(x,y) and/or Anaconda distributions for windows. They're binary installers that give you cpython interpreters + the kitchen sink when it comes to third party libraries and development tools.

Also, I have to disagree with the author about recommending µTorrent. It's become more and more adware ridden with each new update. Deluge is pretty good though.

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You can't forget Python tools for Visual Studio http://pytools.codeplex.com/ !

It is indeed rather nice. However I just started using PyCharm and it's on a whole other level: http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/

I tried both, why do you prefer PyCharm? Personally I like the Visual Studio IDE. The main concern I found with the VS extension is that is using 1/4 of the CPU all the time but with PyCharm I saw a similar behavior.

[ptvs proj lead here] - thanks wslh! is the cpu really going at 25% the entire time? this should definitely /not/ happen. what will happen is that when you 1st install PTVS the analyzer will run in the background for a while until the completion database is ready for pkgs you've installed. after that it should be incremental as you add new pkgs. the initial analysis may take a while if you have a very large distro (15-45m) & run up the cpu. but after that it should be pretty flat. if you could file an issue w the list of your pkgs (if possible) we can look into it. bugs: http://pytools.codeplex.com/workitem/list/basic

thx!

I saw similar issues from other users: https://pytools.codeplex.com/workitem/1042

I have "big" packages such as NLTK. Do you recommend to leave the Visual Studio open for a while?

NLTK itself shouldnt take thaaat long, but if you have a large distro that includes the kitchen sink, it could take ~ an hour +/- depending on your machine. the reward is you get really deep intellisense, not just basic completion. the bug you linked is fixed btw.

I'll have to checkout Deluge. Got real sick of µTorrent's shit after Chrome and IE were hijacked in multiple places to use Yahoo Search as the default search/homepage, with a Spigot affiliate code. Nowhere was I asked if this was OK, or allowed to opt out, and I spent 2 hours having to make sure there wasn't anything else going on with my system.

I heard from a friend at the time that Tixati was another decent BT client.

And for Python development, a Vagrant installation works wonders, as does PyCharm, which I was telling to shut up and take my money after 3 minutes.

For Python development, I'd strongly suggest Cygwin. Unless you plan to run your Python code on Windows, it'll give you an environment much closer to the server the code will run on.

I'd suggest vagrant instead.

uTorrent is fine if you stick to version 2.x. That's what I do. I've tried Deluge and Transmission, but they really suck compared to uTorrent 2.

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