Linux ===== The easiest option is to use the Free Enthought Python Distribution (EPDFree). `Enthought `_ sponsors much of the development for `NumPy`_ and `SciPy`_. EPDFree is a bundled binary distribution of Python including a set of useful packages. .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 1 EPDFree installation instructions for Linux It is also possible to install the necessary packages using your Linux package manager. .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 1 Linux package manager installation instructions If you're not sure which installation method to use it's simplest to install EPDFree. .. _NumPy: http://numpy.scipy.org/ .. _SciPy: http://www.scipy.org/