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diff --git a/Doc/faq/general.rst b/Doc/faq/general.rst index 3ef553e..7083734 100644 --- a/Doc/faq/general.rst +++ b/Doc/faq/general.rst @@ -17,12 +17,13 @@ What is Python? Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, very high level dynamic data -types, and classes. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. -It has interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various -window systems, and is extensible in C or C++. It is also usable as an -extension language for applications that need a programmable interface. -Finally, Python is portable: it runs on many Unix variants, on the Mac, and on -Windows 2000 and later. +types, and classes. It supports multiple programming paradigms beyond +object-oriented programming, such as procedural and functional programming. +Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has interfaces to +many system calls and libraries, as well as to various window systems, and is +extensible in C or C++. It is also usable as an extension language for +applications that need a programmable interface. Finally, Python is portable: +it runs on many Unix variants including Linux and macOS, and on Windows. To find out more, start with :ref:`tutorial-index`. The `Beginner's Guide to Python <https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide>`_ links to other |