Python - Infinite while loop, break on user input

Question

I have an infinite while loop that I want to break out of when the user presses a key. Usually I use raw_input to get the user\'s response; however, I need

Answer 1

Using the msvcrt module as thebjorn recommended I was able to come up with something that works. The following is a basic example that will exit the loop if any key is pressed, not just enter.

import msvcrt, time
i = 0
while True:
    i = i + 1
    if msvcrt.kbhit():
        break
    time.sleep(0.1)
print i