What is Python
From Python.org:
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. Its design philosophy emphasizes code readability with the use of significant indentation. Python is dynamically typed and garbage-collected. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including structured, object-oriented and functional programming.
Supported Operating Systems
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
VPN requirement
Connection to campus VPN is not required.
Dowanloading Python
Python for Windows can be downloaded from here https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
Python for Mac can be downloaded from here https://www.python.org/downloads/macos/
Python for Linux can be downloaded from here https://www.python.org/downloads/source/