test for list equality

[noydb]

I want to test for equality between two lists.  For example, if I have
two lists that are equal in content but not in order, I want a return
of 'equal' -- dont care if they are not in the same order.  In order
to get that equality, would I have to sort both lists regardless?  if
yes, how (having issues with list.sort)?

Another way i tried, that I think is kind-of roundabout is like
x = [2, 5, 1, 88, 9]
y = [5, 2, 9, 1, 88]
inBoth = list(set(x) & set(y))

and then test that list.count is equal between inBoth and x and/or y.


Any better suggestions?

Thanks for any help!