> If I start it up like this: > > python z2.py -2 -w > > It doesn't start up -- it gives the usage information, ending with: > Error: > getopt.error: option -w requires argument This certainly seems to be a bug :) If I start it up like this: python z2.py -2 -w 12345 everything works fine (and thank you, Michel -- now everything is working nicely)