>  I'm really just getting started in Python with the goal of improving my
>  Linux networking administration.

Welcome.

>  
>  I'm learning / practicing with IDLE Python GUI.
>  
>  Q.  What does the real Python community use for creating Python programs?
>  
>  Thanks
>  norm

Our brains :-)  (sorry couldn't resist).

If you mean 'What development environment do python users use' go paste 
this link into your browser: 

http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search?as_ugroup=comp.lang.python
(bookmark it as well, it is very useful).

Then search for the exact phrase 'best IDE'.  or 'development environment'
or  'best editor'.

Make a pot of tea, and toast, and get ready for a very long read.

Welcome once again.
Laura Creighton

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