On 02/27/2011 10:02 PM, Kaden McLaws wrote: > I would like to set up the following using python: A timer that is activated > when a user logs on to our computer, then shuts the computer down when the > timer runs out (no matter what, ending all programs). First, a raw input is > used, so that if you know the password, you may shut off the timer (set for > 90 mins). Otherwise, it is activated. This is a timer to be used so > (anonymous) can only spend 90 mins playing Modern Warfare, and not hours upon > end like he does. I was also wondering about parsing. It would be effective > if the last time the timer activated was recorded in a txt file, logged, so > that the program can check and ensure that the last time the timer ended was > at least 12 hours ago, so the computer just isnt turned right back on for > another 90 mins repeatedly.Is there also a way to run the python hidden in > the background so he cannot just figure out how to close it?If you aren't > sure off all the details, email me back. Thanks for helping me save > (anonymous) from w asting too much time on MW2! :)
http://docs.python.org/library/time.html#time.sleep http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/ballew_commandline.mspx (See "Shut Down the System") http://docs.python.org/whatsnew/2.2.html?highlight=pyw (scroll down) http://www.tutorial5.com/content/view/157/47/ http://docs.python.org/tutorial/inputoutput.html#reading-and-writing-files Should be everything you need. -- Corey Richardson _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
