ftplib timeout in Python 2.4

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Nico Grubert wrote:
>> I don't know of one so you may need a workaround. What platforms do you
>> need to support?
> 
> Suse Linux Enterprise 10, 64 Bit with Python 2.4.4.
> I need the Python 2.4.4 for a running application Server (Zope).



OK, then one approach would be to use signals.alarm(timeout) to raise
SIGALRM and break out of your FTP function. Have a look at the example
at the very bottom of...

http://docs.python.org/library/signal.html

Roger.