On 20/09/17 22:09, Derek Smith wrote:
> Why does python output this b and newline characters
Because that's what the command is returning.
The b indicates its an array of bytes (as
opposed to a unicode string)
Note the module dpocumentation for check_output() says:
"By default, this function
Why does python output this b and newline characters and how can I may it
return just what I need, the number 8 w/no special characters? See below. I
tried str(scratch), but no go, still prints that garbage.
#!/bin/env python3
cmdstr= "/usr/bin/dsmadmc"
id = "-id=dereksmith"
