python as a “batch” script (i.e. run commands from python)

Question

I\'m working in a windows environment (my laptop!) and I need a couple of scripts that run other programs, pretty much like a windows batch file.

how can I run a com

Answer 1

os.execlp should work. This will search your path for the command. Don't give it any args if they're not necessary:

>>> import os
>>> os.execlp("cmd")

D:\Documents and Settings\Claudiu>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
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D:\Documents and Settings\Claudiu>