Python: How to identify the root of the operating system?

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As I identify the root of the operating system (windows: "C: ", No linux: "/"), exclusively through python commands that apply to both systems?

python python-3.x

  • If these are both values, why do you need a function for this? It would not be enough for one if checking if it’s Windows or Linux?

  • I need it captured from the operating system.

  • that question has already been answered: https://answall.com/questions/167296/howto detect the operating system

  • @Adrianogomes he asked to return the root folder of the only one that uses the application, not just identify the system

  • I got it, gentlemen. Thank you. Here’s the solution: https://answall.com/a/337395/62736

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Use the commands below:

>>> import os
>>> os.path.abspath(os.sep)
'/'

Results would be:

  • Linux returns "/"
  • Windows returns "C: " (or whatever the current disk is)

  • Works on Windows too?

  • @Andersoncarloswoss yes

  • I don’t think that’s what he asked for. What would be the result in windows?

  • @Sidon edited.

  • Okay, to be complete I would have to remove the scape, I mean, I would have to elaborate more, as I did in my reply. :-)

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    Escape is not part of the variable, it is not possible to "remove" it. It is only a visual representation, which appears when printing the repr() of the variable. The answer is correct.

  • Truth, things from the windows world, I think I’ve never done anything in python in windows. :-)

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I got the solution, gentlemen.

os.path.commonpath(os.get_exec_path())

The association of the above commands will always display the operating system root (OS), for any OS.

:D

  • If @sant0will’s answer works on any single, what is the advantage of your solution over his (more sleek and sleek)?

  • @Sidon, I’m not sure yet... I have to test, as it will have to work in network directories, and multiple drives... I will bring the result.

  • @Sidon, tested and works well.

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    @sant0will’s alternative is simpler, pythonica and works well!!! It is the best solution for this problem.

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