an ugly file-reading pattern

[Alex Martelli]

Matt Gerrans wrote:

> "Alex Martelli" wrote:
>> > Learning Python is an excellent book, but unfortunately quite out of
> date.
>>
>> Yes to both.  Fortunately, a new version IS in the works, and indeed
>> at quite an advanced stage...
> 
> That's great news!   I can't wait.    But don't worry, it won't stop me
> from buying a copy of your recently released Python in a Nutshell -- which
> has been garnering rave reviews -- in the meantime.  ;-)

Not worrying in the least, thanks -- I think that the books complement
each other quite well;-).


Alex