On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:49:31 +1300, Gregory Ewing wrote:
> jyoun...@kc.rr.com wrote:
>
>>>>>import os
>>>>>os.system('echo "Testing a... b... c..." > "~/Desktop/test2.txt"')
>
> This is like going out the back door, getting a ladder out of the shed
> and climbing through your bedroom window to get into bed at night,
> instead of just using the stairs.
>
> Use open/write/close. It's much more direct and efficient.
I would say the analogy is more like calling the local handyman to come
to your house and get the ladder for you.
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