AS> But of course, exec'ing Linux OS commands from the AS> Python command line would be real klunky.
RM> Nah. RM> init=/usr/bin/emacs RM> RM> ;-> AS> Huh? Sounds to me like Jijo was talking about substituting AS> the bash shell with a Python prompt. Does Emacs have a mode AS> where you can intermix Python calls and OS commands freely? AS> Don't see how such a beast could work. RM> You can't _really_ invoke emacs as your system init process. RM> But I wouldn't put it past some people to try. Once again you've left me confused. Is there or isn't there a way to effectively use Python as an OS shell and what does Emacs have to do with it? The only way I can imagine using Python as a command shell would be to exec commands form its interpreter prompt which would be completely klunky. _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
