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Python Tools For Visual Studio vs W3M

A side-by-side look at Python Tools For Visual Studio and W3M. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Development

Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE. It supports IntelliSense, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more. PTVS makes it easy to develop Python applications in Visual Studio.

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W3M

W3M

Web Browsers

W3M is a free open-source text-based web browser and terminal pager. It has support for tables, frames, HTTPS encryption, and advanced formatting like colors or bold text. As a text-based browser, W3M is very lightweight and fast.

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