an ugly file-reading pattern

[Matt Gerrans]

"Alex Martelli" wrote:
> > Learning Python is an excellent book, but unfortunately quite out of
date.
>
> Yes to both.  Fortunately, a new version IS in the works, and indeed
> at quite an advanced stage...

That's great news!   I can't wait.    But don't worry, it won't stop me from
buying a copy of your recently released Python in a Nutshell -- which has
been garnering rave reviews -- in the meantime.  ;-)

- Matt