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From: Noah Hall <enalicho@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:18:13 +0100
Subject: Re: Python basic program problem
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On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM, Amaninder Singh <asingh0412@gmail.com> wro=
te:
> Hi,
> I am fairly new to python, I am trying to write simple code and It is
> giving me syntax error. I am reading a book and following the
> directions as it says in the book but I am not sure why it is not
> working. Please guide me through. Any help appreciated.
>>>> x =3D 2
>>>> if x =3D=3D 2:
> =A0 print "This is a test"
>
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> if x =3D=3D 2:
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 print "This is a test"
>
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> x =3D 2
>>>> if x =3D 2:
>
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> if x =3D=3D 2:
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0print "This is test"
>
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> Type "copyright", "credits" or "license()" for more information.
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> print "this is a test"
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> import keyword
>>>> print keyword.kwlist
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> print "hellow world"
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>> print 'hellow world'
> SyntaxError: invalid syntax
>>>>
Looks like you're using the 3.x version, while your guide is 2.x. I
suggest you download the 2.x version, or find a new tutorial.

HTH