how do i run another script from my python script

[Steve Holden]

nephish at xit.net wrote:
> hey there all,
> i have been looking for a way to run a php command line script from my
> python script.
> 
> here is what i want to do:
> 
> if x = 4:
>     execute php4 testin.php
> else:
>     execute php4 testout.php
> 
> and i also need the script to wait untill the php4 script is done
> (which i think is the default ) before continuing to run.
> 
> i know this is possible, but how?
> thanks
> 
import os
if x = 4:
     script = "testin.php"
else:
     script = "testout.php"
os.system(script)

regards
  Steve
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