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+IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment.
+
+IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface.
+Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that
+IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code.
+
+IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing,
+and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion.
+
+The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through
+multiple files. Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to
+code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding.
+
+There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall.
+
+IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each
+Run (F5) initiated from an editor window. The environment can also be
+restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE.
+
+This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available. The
+magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and
+testing a module two or three steps down the import chain.
+
+(Personal firewall software may warn about the connection IDLE makes to its
+subprocess using this computer's internal loopback interface. This connection
+is not visible on any external interface and no data is sent to or received
+from the Internet.)
+
+It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows.
+
+Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run
+IDLE in a single process.
+
+IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call
+stack visibility.
+
+There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts,
+colors, keybindings, and startup options. This facility includes a feature
+which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on
+the web.
+
+IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl)
+and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows.
+
+IDLE accepts command line arguments. Try idle -h to see the options.
+
+
+If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the
+Python Bug Tracker:
+
+http://sourceforge.net/projects/python
+
+Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change
+requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker.
+
+For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home
+page at
+
+http://www.python.org/idle/
+
+There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org. You can join at
+
+http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev