Re: [Matplotlib-users] Install Problem

On 13 February 2015 at 11:47, ralph hosmer <ral...@ya...> wrote:
> download: matplotlib-1.4.2-cp32-none-win_amd64.whl  [from Sourceforge]
>
> In the Python Command Line window, I've tried most of the "install
> matplotlib" instructions, but continue to get "Syntax Error".
> Double-clicking on the downloaded matplotlib (.whl) file asks what I want to
> use to open the file.
> I'm new to Python, and am a loss as to how to install "matplotlib"! Please
> Help !!

You'll probably have an easier time if you install one of the
"batteries included" Python distributions listed here -
http://www.scipy.org/install.html

Then you can get started without needing to learn how and where Python
packages are installed.

Cheers,
Scott