python and vc numbers

[Gregory Ewing]

Daniel Dalton wrote:
> I can't find a reliable way to
> determine the current console number with python or any bash tool. When
> I say console number, I mean the actual console number, not screen
> window or device it is sending to or whatever.

You may be able to tell by looking at the DISPLAY
environment variable. Usually it has a form like

   localhost:X.Y

where X and Y are numbers identifying the display
device and screen.

-- 
Greg