[Python-Dev] Re: Whither rexec? (original) (raw)

Ben Laurie ben@algroup.co.uk
Thu, 09 Jan 2003 11:12:51 +0000

A.M. Kuchling wrote:

Guido van Rossum wrote:

See my recent checkins and what I just sent to python-announce (not sure when the moderator will get to it): Back in December I reduced the "Restricted Execution" HOWTO to a warning not to use rexec. This morning, perhaps because of Guido's announcement, I've gotten two e-mails from users of the module asking for more details, both sounding a bit desperate for alternatives. Doubtless more rexec users will come out of the woodwork as a result. I'd like to add some suggested alternatives; any suggestions?

Although working code does not yet exist[1], I have a suggestion: capabilities. I'd say more, but I just got off a plane and would probably not be coherent, but I promise I will say more after sleeping.

Cheers,

Ben.

[1] I should say that I actually do have somewhat working code, but have recently completely changed my mind about how these should work, so its in a state of flux.

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