is there an example of a "widget" that reads a file onto it?

[Gary Kline]

	Hello All,

	Python is the most exciting language I've come across
	in years.  Most "throw-away" stuff I write these days is
	for the CLI; but I've decided to write an app that requires
	a screen/widget [ say] 200 x 500 pixels.  I need some help
	getting going.   I want to read from a text file and print 
	the strings across the widget.   Scrolling the words would
	work; so would flashing them several at a time.  

	I've searched for something to build on, but not with too much
	success, so any help: pointers, URL's, or feedback would be
	much appreciated.

	thanks,

	gary kline


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