Pythonification of the asterisk-based collection packing/unpacking syntax

[Roy Smith]

In article <mailman.3827.1324331890.27778.python-list at python.org>,
 Andrew Berg <bahamutzero8825 at gmail.com> wrote:

> But what about the example he gave about being logged into a customer's
> machine with only ed available? I suppose such fools would not be worthy
> of your business.

The customer is always right.  Especially when the support contract is 
big enough to make or break your quarter.