any issues with long running python apps?

[CM]

> >      Yesterday, I was running a CNC plasma cutter that's controlled
> > by Windows XP.  This is a machine that moves around a plasma torch that
> > cuts thick steel plate.  A "New Java update is available" window
> > popped up while I was working.  Not good.
>
> <Clippy> Hi, it looks like you're attempting to cut something
> with a plasma torch.  Would you like help?
>
> (_) inserting a steel plate to cut
>
> (_) severing the tip of your finger
>
> [ ] Don't show me this tip again.
>
> -tkc

Brilliant.  (I almost think you should have gone with
far more than severing the tip of the finger, but then
you'd lose that killer play on words at the end).