Christoph Holtermann wrote: > > Still working on commas in dn. When I now look > at the functions supplied in python ldap there is > for example : > >>>> a='cn="lehmann, Andreas",dc=Adressbuch' >>>> b=ldap.dn.str2dn(a) >>>> b > [[('cn', 'lehmann, Andreas', 1)], [('dc', 'Adressbuch', 1)]] >>>> ldap.dn.dn2str(b) > 'cn=lehmann\\, Andreas,dc=Adressbuch' >>>> ldap.dn.explode_dn(a) > ['cn=lehmann\\, Andreas', 'dc=Adressbuch'] > > So Python-LDAP itself goes this nonconform way of > using escape sequences if I get it right.
Why do you think that this is wrong? I'd recommend to read RFC 4514 to learn in detail instead of relying on false information given by others. > I guess it's quite easy using dn2str and then converting it to a new > string using "" instead of using str2dn or explode_dn that lead to > ESC-Codes. There's nothing wrong with correct escaping. Quoted RDN attribute values should be avoided. > But wouldn't it make sense to change the functions ? No. Ciao, Michael. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OpenSolaris 2009.06 is a cutting edge operating system for enterprises looking to deploy the next generation of Solaris that includes the latest innovations from Sun and the OpenSource community. Download a copy and enjoy capabilities such as Networking, Storage and Virtualization. Go to: http://p.sf.net/sfu/opensolaris-get _______________________________________________ Python-LDAP-dev mailing list Python-LDAP-dev@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/python-ldap-dev