If you're using the terminal, I recommend using IPython, as it has a lot of features to make interactive use easier and it's the basis for using Python in Jupyter.

Ubuntu is a free computer system, like Windows or macOS, but it’s built by a community. It’s great for programmers because it’s very flexible and has lots of tools already built-in that help you code.

Some members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can now try out the combination of Python, Excel and the Anaconda Python repository.