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-

Answer 1

A reliable way to address this is

from six.moves import input

six is a module which patches over many of the 2/3 common code base pain points.