>>>>> "RH" == Raymond Hettinger <python@rcn.com> writes: RH> I think Barry and GvR are on the right track. Heh, I actually agree with Tim that it should raise an exception, but I can also see the value in the other point of view. This is one of those things that we'd just have to learn to live with whichever behavior is chosen, and Guido's made up his mind. -Barry