learning python, using string help

[mikeisgreat at gmail.com]

Well, I did want to add some formatting for example

STATUS = "up"

getrup = os.popen('ruptime').read()
show = getrup.splitlines()
gethost = show[0]
hostname = gethost.split()
print hostname[0]
getstatus = hostname[1]

if getstatus.find("STATUS"):
	print STATUS
else:
	print "<font color='RED'>HOST DOWN</font>"

I think that will convey what I am attempting.


I know that is sloppy, but I am learning .. 
Thanks for your patience.