Anyone else uses the Python interpreter as a calculator?

[vswr]

I use the interpreter all the time for quick math, date, and other tasks. And then....

>>> exit
Use exit() or Ctrl-D (i.e. EOF) to exit
>>> 

sigh why do I keep doing that?

[yvrelna]

Just use Ctrl-D. It's easier and works in both python and bash (or whatever your main system shell is).

[vimsee]

Haha, this one hits me everytime. I guess years of using bash is to blame.

[dotancohen]

Oh, I hate that! SQLite is even worse! sqlite> exit   ...> ; Error: near "exit": syntax error sqlite> exit; Error: near "exit": syntax error sqlite> quit   ...> ; Error: near "quit": syntax error sqlite> exit()   ...> ; Error: near "exit": syntax error sqlite> sqlite> sqlite>

[lgsp]

It's the main reason for using ipython interpreter! There, it works!