[ANN] Python 2.4 Quick Reference available

[Michael Hoffman]

François Pinard wrote:
> [Michael Hoffman]
> 
>>To be honest I doubt open will be extended in this manner.
> 
> I did not read Guido's arguments for a while, so I may remember them
> wrongly.

No, I think you remember them the same way I do.

> So, take me with a grain of salt.  I would not think Guido is
> arguing for the sole sake of arguing.  Maybe his plans or visions will
> change, but until such changes are announced, I've no reason to doubt
> them :-).

Well I'd hope they would. :)

> All in all, `file' is now probably to be considered safer than
> `open', despite Guido advises to prefer `open'.

Definitely. :)
-- 
Michael Hoffman