> Hi Linda, > > what do you get when you try: > > >>> import os > >>> os.getcwd() > > The current working directory is represented in sys.path as the first > element: > > >>> import sys > >>> sys.path[0] > '' > > > Not the most intuitive, perhaps. > > I suspect you are launching your Python environment from a desktop > icon. That would explain why import can `see' your Desktop, even > though it doesn't at first glance seem to be in sys.path. You are right!!! I launched Python environment from a desktop icon. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor