Peter Otten wrote: > Functions written in Python have a __get__ attribute while builtin > functions (implemented in C) don't. Python-coded functions therefore > automatically act as descriptors while builtins are just another > attribute.
Jp Calderone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When the class object is created, the namespace is scanned for > instances of <type 'function'>. For those and only those, a > descriptor is created which will produce bound and unbound methods. > Instances of other types, such as <type 'int'> or <type > 'builtin_function_or_method'>, are ignored, leading to the critical > difference in this case: I think I finally understand now - thank you to you both! -- Nick Craig-Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- http://www.craig-wood.com/nick -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
