How do I use raw_input in Python 3

Question

import sys print(sys.platform) print(2**100) raw_input() 

I am using Python 3.1 and can't get the raw_input to "freeze" the dos pop-up. The book I'm reading is for Python 2.5 and I'm using Python 3.1

What should I do to fix this?

Answer 1

Starting with Python 3, raw_input() was renamed to input().

From What’s New In Python 3.0, Builtins section second item.

Answer 2

This works in Python 3.x and 2.x:

# Fix Python 2.x. try: input = raw_input except NameError: pass print("Hi " + input("Say something: "))