[Python-bugs-list] list.sort() with sort function (PR#131)

[mhammond@skippinet.com.au]

Hi Sam,

This isnt a bug - sort should have a 3 outcome "cmp" style function.

Check out http://x25.deja.com/viewthread.xp?AN=541957314 for a recent
thread on the subject, and particularly the referenced message by Tim
Peters, which goes into excruciating detail about the
implementation...

Mark.

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> Full_Name: Sam Rushing
> Version: 1.5.2
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> list.sort() with a sort function appears broken.
>
> >>> l = [23, 342, 17]
> >>> l
> [23, 342, 17]
> >>> l.sort (lambda a,b: a > b)
> >>> l
> [23, 342, 17]
> >>>