Re: How does Python call the system/primitive calls ?

2005-04-11 Thread Fredrik Lundh
James Yu wrote: > I am trying to learn the way Python invokes system or primitive calls. > I tried to locate the function in Python's source that handles such > requests, but I found it's like picking a needle in ocean. what "system or primitive calls"? Python's OS-level modules usually rely on

How does Python call the system/primitive calls ?

2005-04-11 Thread James Yu
Dear Sirs, I am trying to learn the way Python invokes system or primitive calls. I tried to locate the function in Python's source that handles such requests, but I found it's like picking a needle in ocean. Maybe you can let me know where to look for the documents and background readings ?