title: Python-How to determine largest/smallest int/long/float/complex numbers my system can handle
body: <p><strong>Specs:</strong> Python 3.3.1</p>
  
  <p><strong>What I was trying to do:</strong> "Using Python, determine the largest and smallest ints, longs, floats, and complex numbers that your system can handle."</p>
  
  <p><strong>What I did:</strong> I went through Python's math modules and all built-in functions relating to math and numbers, but couldn't find a way to do this. I also tried something like <code>max(range(0,))</code> but it returned <code>ValueError: max() arg is an empty sequence</code> error. </p>
  
  <p><strong>Question:</strong> How to determine largest/smallest int/long/float/complex numbers my system can handle using Python? As a total beginner, I know I must have missed something, but I tried and wasn't able to figure it out. I appreciate your help! </p>