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Release 2018-02 of July 21st, 2018
Highlights (**): Python-3.7.0, pandas-0.23.3, jupyterlab-0.32.1 (beta 2) + nodejs-8.11.2, scipy-1.1.0, spyder-3.3.0 (Zero Version)
Highlights (**): pandas-0.22.0, jupyterlab-0.31.12 (beta 1) + nodejs-8.9.4, matplotlib-2.2.2, spyder-3.2.8 (Zero Version)
Highlights: pandas-0.21.0, scipy-1.0, scikit_learn-0.19.1, statstmodels-20171031, matplotlib-2.1.0, spyder-3.2.4 (Zero Version)

WinPython is a free open-source portable distribution of the Python programming language for Windows 7/8/10 and scientific and educational usage.


WinPython is a portable application, so the user should not expect any integration into Windows explorer during installation. However, the WinPython Control Panel allows to "register" your distribution to Windows (see screenshot below).

(*) For recent WinPython, Windows 7/8 users may have to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 -
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 experience, it is recommanded to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython +
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 experience, it is recommanded to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython

(*) For recent WinPython, Windows 7/8 users may have to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 -
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 experience, it is recommanded to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython +
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 experience, it is recommended to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython

(*) For recent WinPython, Windows 7/8 users may have to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 +
(*) For recent WinPython, Windows 7/8 users may have to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 (vc_redist_x86.exe for WinPython 32bit, vc_redist_x64.exe for Winpython 64bit) -
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 experience, it is recommended to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython +
(**) For best Winpython 2018-01 and later experience, it is recommended to have Winpython base directory path smaller than 37 characters. example: C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\Downloads\WinPython
