logging as root using python script

joeldg at gmail.com joeldg at gmail.com
Thu Apr 7 12:39:34 EDT 2005


use the program called 'expect'
it can be called via python.
you can build a script using the 'autoexpect' tool.
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/3065

cheers

Raghul wrote:
> Hi
>    Is it possible to login as a root in linux using python script?
> What I need is when I execute a script it should login as root and
> execute my command and logout from root to my existing account. IS is
> possible?
> 
> Thanx in advance.




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