Merge pull request #14 from dcpylab/ndanielsen-patch-1

Updating Resources with better formatting

Author: necaris

resources.md

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-#Resources - Installing Python
+# Resources - Installing Python
 
 During class we'll frequently use the command line and a text editor, and it helps if you have these installed beforehand. 
 
 
-##First, the Command Line##
+## First, the Command Line
 
 When learning Python you'll probably come across many references to the Command Line. What is it? How do you use it?
 
 The answers to many of these questions can be found [here](http://lifehacker.com/5633909/who-needs-a-mouse-learn-to-use-the-command-line-for-almost-anything). On Mac or Linux you're already set with Terminal or bash. Many versions of Windows come with Powershell, but you can also download it [here.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42554)
 
 
-##Installing Python##
+## Installing Python
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+### Basic, Easy Installation with Anaconda
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+Anaconda is an easy to install software pacakge for Windows, Mac and Linux. It comes with many of the frequent tools and modules that many novice python developers use.
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+Download it here:
+https://www.anaconda.com/download/
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+### Advanced Installation
 
 **Windows**
 Windows requires you to install Python, which can be confusing if you're new to programming. Below are a few guides to help you through the process:
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 * [The official Python Documentation](https://docs.python.org/2/using/windows.html#installing-python), which has a couple helpful links.
 
-* If you plan ot use Python for data analytics you can download [Anaconda](http://continuum.io/downloads#all), a Python distribution that comes with many of the most popular packages for analytics as well as Spyder, an interactive environment similar to what you're used to if you've used SaS, Stata, SPSS, or R Studio.
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 **Mac**
 
 Python comes pre-installed with OSX. All you need to do is open the Terminal application (found in Utilities or use Spotlight search) and type the following:
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 This depends on the Linux distribution you're using, but it will most likely be installed. 
 
-##Text Editors##
+## Text Editors
 
 There are quite a few to choose from, but some of the most popular include-
 
-* [SublimeText2](http://www.sublimetext.com/2)(Mac, Windows, Linux)
+* [SublimeText](http://www.sublimetext.com/)(Mac, Windows, Linux)
 
 * [Atom](https://atom.io/)(Mac, Windows, Linux)
 
 * If you're using Windows, [Notepad++](http://notepad-plus-plus.org/) is a great option.
 
 * Experienced programmers might enjoy [Emacs](http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/) or [Vim](http://www.vim.org/index.php)
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