Subprocess does not return for longer-running process

[Nobody]

On Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:25:53 +1200, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

>> And I can't think of any reason why you should use os.waitpid() or
>> similar; use the .wait() method.
> 
> I have used WNOHANG to poll for completion of a subprocess while providing 
> progress updates to the user.

This can be done via the .poll() method.