Beginner's question: executing scripts under Win XP pro

[Scott Souva]

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:45:34 +0100, "Jean-Claude Garreau"
<jean-claude.garreau at univ-lille1.fr> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I'm a beginner with python 2.4. I use it on Win XP Pro. I have no problems 
>with the GUI IDLE, but
>when I copy the instructions in a script file, say 'test.py' and double 
>click on the file, I have just a
>console window for a few moments, no output shown and the window closes 
>automatically before
>I can do anything else. I am greatful if anyone can help me.
>
>Please reply also to jean-claude.garreau at univ-lille1.fr
>
>Thanks a lot,
>
>    Jean-Claude 
>

Your script may be working properly, but XP simply removes the window
after the script runs.  Here is a simple fix that will stop at the end
of the script and leave the Command window open:

print "Hello World"
raw_input()