Python 3.4 IDLE not working properly in MacOSX 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, crashes when the editor is started

Question

I am new to Python and I have installed the 64-bit version 3.4.1 using the .dmg installer from the Python website, and when I start IDLE and try to create a new file, IDLE crashes and quits. Same thing happens when I try to load a Python file using the "File > Open" option.

I am running Mac OSX 10.6.8 Snow Leopard on an iMac Intel Core i3 21.5in, and the Python version is 3.4.1.

IDLE itself seems to work, it's only when I try to create a new file or load a file that it quits.

Just to add, the create new file opens a small blank window with no header, which then causes both windows to become unresponsive. I would include a screenshot but I don't have enough rep :(

EDIT: I just installed an older version of Python (3.3.5), and have encountered the same issue, which makes me think that maybe it's something to do with my setup.

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

Solved by installing Python version 3.1.0, in which the Python runtime and the IDLE editor both seem to work with no problems (so far).

I would add that:

• I am only writing really simple scripts based on a tutorial and
• The editor only works when started by clicking on File > New Window