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Old 09-13-2008, 01:37 PM   #1
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run a bash script using python.

Is it possible to have a python program that can call bash commands.

the idea being that i can make a program using python to backup my system and give me options on how to do it.
 
Old 09-13-2008, 03:21 PM   #2
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You could use the 'system' command or something like this.
 
Old 09-13-2008, 03:46 PM   #3
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Thanks a lot.
exactly what i needed.
 
Old 09-13-2008, 08:07 PM   #4
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what kind of bash commands are you executing?
 
  


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