Python Interpreter with multiple Python Programs

[David Abrahams]

Gerhard Häring <gerhard.haering at opus-gmbh.net> writes:

> Anthony Irwin <anthonyi at toolboxsoftware.com.au> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I have recently started learning Python and have a question about the
>> interpreter, if I run multiple Python programs will the Python interpreter
>> load for each program I run.
>> 
>> e.g. If I run 4 Python programs will 4 Python interpreters load or 1
>> interpreter for all 4 programs.
>
> 4 interpreters will be loaded.

Note that on some platforms that may mean you only have one shared
copy of the Python code in main memory, though.

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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