A.M wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
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> How can I run an OS command and have the command's output (to stdout) in my
> string variable?
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>
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> For example in windows, this command should return a list of files within
> directory:
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> os.system("DIR")
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>
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> I am looking for an alternative function that returns the DIR command output
> in a string
>
Try:
s = os.popen("DIR").read()
regards
Steve
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