Getting a value from a command prompt command using python

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import sys, os
X = os.system("ipconfig")
print X
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I know its simple, I'm just starting python. How would I get X to equal the text that is printed out when I use ipconfig in a normal windows command prompt?

Using windows? If your using freebsd/linux, I'd consider using file redirection and bypassing the extra python script completely — Joel Cornett
– Joel Cornett, Commented Mar 28, 2012 at 2:27

SingleNegationElimination · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-28 02:26:13Z

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you're looking for subprocess.check_output().

answered Mar 28, 2012 at 2:26

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iFetus Over a year ago

That's the one! Thanks friend

wjandrea · Accepted Answer · 2017-02-01 21:06:17Z

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Use subprocess: subprocess.checkoutput() or subprocess.Popen()

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