I have used the subprocess module with success. I have used it only on command line based script under Linux, but I think it can work inside mod_python. If you plan to use it I suggest you to reboot the apache one a day, to prevent yourself againt resource and/or memory leaks.
On Jul 16, 9:25 am, "Nimrod A. Abing" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I'm just wondering if anyone has any experiences spawning subprocesses > under mod_python on Linux/Unix. My specific use case is something in > the line of an os.system() call with the exception that I will be > using its replacement using Popen() as detailed here: > > http://www.python.org/doc/2.4.3/lib/node243.html > > I want to be able to retrieve the results of the subprocess (file > command) as it is printed on STDOUT and STDERR. > > I found this thread from 2006 but it talks about spawning a daemon > process from mod_python. My case is a bit different I think as I only > want to execute an external subprocess, capture its output and have > mod_python go on its merry way. > > http://www.modpython.org/pipermail/mod_python/2006-February/020225.html > > Anyone else with success/horror stories to tell about spawning > subprocesses under mod_python please share :) > > Thanks in advance. > -- > _nimrod_a_abing_ > > http://abing.gotdns.com/http://www.preownedcar.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
