on a related note, there is a module called fileinput that doesn't do what you (the OP) need for this particular problem, but it is one to keep in mind for the future as there may be a situation for which it is the right tool. it doesn't get a lot of buzz but can come in handy -- for me, it was in a code golf* contest. :-)
http://docs.python.org/library/fileinput.html * - on the topic of code golf -- http://codegolf.com -- certainly, solutions for these contests shouldn't be placed in production, but they are fun and interesting challenges while exercising your knowledge of a programming language. best regards, -- wesley - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Core Python Programming", Prentice Hall, (c)2007,2001 "Python Fundamentals", Prentice Hall, (c)2009 http://corepython.com wesley.j.chun :: wescpy-at-gmail.com python training and technical consulting cyberweb.consulting : silicon valley, ca http://cyberwebconsulting.com _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
