The opener parameter of Python 3 open() built-in

[Serhiy Storchaka]

On 04.09.12 04:13, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> Why does the open builtin need this added complexity? Why not just call
> os.open directly? Or for more complex openers, just call the opener
> directly?
>
> What is the rationale for complicating open instead of telling people to
> just call their opener directly?

See http://bugs.python.org/issue12797.