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Clarified Python version suitable for development. Removed reference to Lion to be more generic OS X.

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Carol Willing
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@@ -11,9 +11,10 @@ described in the next section before you start building Python applications
for real-world use. In particular, you should always install Distribute, as it
makes it much easier for you to use other third-party Python libraries.
The version of Python that ships with OS X is great for learning, but it's not
good for development. It's slightly out of date, and Apple has made significant
changes that can cause hidden bugs.
The version of Python that ships with OS X is great for learning. Yet, it's not
good for development. The version shipped with OS X may be out of date from the
`official current Python release <https://www.python.org/downloads/mac-osx/>`_,
which is considered the stable production version.
Doing it Right
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@@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ package.
In combination, the software can cause issues that are difficult to
diagnose.
While Lion comes with a large number of UNIX utilities, those familiar with
While OS X comes with a large number of UNIX utilities, those familiar with
Linux systems will notice one key component missing: a decent package manager.
`Homebrew <http://brew.sh>`_ fills this void.