DOC BUG: os.chdir() (was Re: Simple Qu: Changing directory)

[Fred L. Drake]

Aahz Maruch writes:
 > I think I understand how it happened: os.getcwd() is (probably
 > rightfully) documented there, so someone thought os.chdir() belonged
 > there, too.  AFAICT, that's the only mistake in that area of the docs,
 > though I could make a case that os.getcwd() should be moved (or at least
 > have a pointer in "F&D").

Aahz,
  Are you saying that (either of) these are in the wrong place?  The
notion of "current directory" is tied only to the entry in the process 
table; should it be documented otherwise?
  The "Process Parameters" section contains functions with provide any
direct access to the process table entry, both queries and changes, so
I think it really is the right place for these two functions.
  I can easily add a textual reference to the right place within the
"Files and Directories" section, but you'll need to explain very
clearly why the descriptions should be moved.


  -Fred

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