[Tutor] win os questions

[alan.gauld@bt.com]

> Is there a URL where I can see examples of simple things like:
> 
> - pwd
> - xcopy /d /s y:\somefolder\somefolder z:\somefolder\somefolder

These are both OS system commands and are illustrated in 
the tutorial and module documentation.

Look at:

os.system(<command>)

or 

result = popen(<command>)

> - import from y:\somefolder\somefolder\something

This isn't possible coz its a file path.
You need to add "y:\somefolder\somefolder\something" 
to your PYTHONPATH environment variable thenb just

import something

Read about packages to find out how to go one better.

> In other words, the simple basics that you need to 
> master before worrying about object orientated programming.

Well there's also my online tutor - the concepts and 
basics sections teach you most of what you need prior 
to objects. Doesn't vcover the os module tho'...

http://www.crosswinds.net/~agauld

That should be more than adequate to let you read 
and understand the official tutorial.

Anything more specific just ask.

Alan G.