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[fleet@teachout.org]

> Why not:
>
> def get_name(prompt):
>         return raw_input(prompt)
>
> while 1:
>         opt = getnum()
>         if opt == 1:
>                 s_name = get_name("Surname: ")
>         elif opt == 2:
>                 g_name = get_name("Given Name: ")
>         elif opt == 3:
>                 n_name = get_name("Nickname: ")
>         else:
>                 break
>
> Note that this will break out of the while loop if any number other than
> 1, 2, or 3 is entered. That may not be what you want.

I'll try the function, thanks.  I'm not sure I see an advantage.  The
"else: break" would work fine; although it makes the prompt a little
wordy.

Regards,
				- fleet -