Frank Millman wrote: > Hi all > > I understand that StringIO creates a file-like object in memory. > > Is it possible to invoke another program, using os.system() or > os.popen(), and use the < redirect operator, so that the other program > reads my StringIO object as its input? > > I will provide more details if required, but hopefully this is enough > for a simple yes or no answer, and if so, how. > > BTW, I have tried using popen2() and passing my data via stdin, but the > other program (psql) does not react well to this - again, I will give > more info if necessary. > Unfortunately the StringIO module only creates instances inside the process they are called: these objects have no existence to the operating system or to other processes, and so can't be used for inter-process communication.
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