python, executing regular linux commands

Robert0380 · 06-13-2003, 02:27 AM

how would i go about getting python to execute a command like "ls" (to list the files) or "ifconfig -a" to get information about the network interfaces.
In C there is the system() function, is there an equiv. in python? Did some googling but coudnt find it.

Robert0380 · 06-13-2003, 11:13 PM

13 hits, no response, and i still cant find it either.

Proud · 06-14-2003, 03:52 AM

exec(command) ?

All types explained in Process Management from the online Modules Index. You have a copy on your pc when you install Python

MArgRes · 06-26-2003, 03:35 PM

It's been a while since you posted, so you've probably found your answer. But, just in case you haven't, here you go.

There are a few different ways to do it, depending on what you need. Check out the python documentation on their usage, etc. They are all from the os module:

os.system('<your command'>. It will just execute the command and return an exit status.

The os.exec* variants and the os.spawn* variants. Read about them here.

Hope that helps!!!