On 2006-12-14, Nick Maclaren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > "Glenn Hutchings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >|> >|> > I remain baffled. I accept the explanations, but what I am now >|> > confused by is the reason for the explanations .... >|> >|> Maybe this archive posting, straight from the horse's mouth, will clear >|> things up once and for all... >|> >|> http://www.python.org/search/hypermail/python-1992/0285.html > > Wonderful! Thanks. Yes, that does. It makes perfect sense. > I did say that I thought it would be a rarely used feature :-)
Though the full rationale no longer applies to strings, which now have plenty of methods. -- Neil Cerutti Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Please use large double door at the side entrance. --Church Bulletin Blooper -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
