[ python-Bugs-1534764 ] sys.path gets munged with certain directory structures

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Bugs item #1534764, was opened at 2006-08-04 14:57
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Category: Python Interpreter Core
Group: None
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Gustavo Tabares (gustavotabares)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: sys.path gets munged with certain directory structures

Initial Comment:
Platform: Windows XP SP2
Python Version: 2.4.2 final

First off, I'm not sure if this is the same bug as
947380 . Comments say it was fixed in Python 2.4, but
I'm running Python 2.4.2 and it looks like I'm hitting
the same issue. If this is the same issue and has been
fixed in a later version, I apologize.

To reproduce:

1. Create a new directory (e.g., 'foo').
2. Inside foo, create a __init__.py along with a
directory called 'stat' which also has an empty
__init__.py inside of it.
3. 'cd' to this directory via the command line and
start the Python interpreter.

Observe the 'import site' failed error. A quick check
at sys.path reveals that sys.path is munged and doesn't
contain all that it should.

WORKAROUND: Rename 'stat' directory to 'stats' or
something else.



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