avoid script running twice

[Wildemar Wildenburger]

Robin Becker wrote:
> I wish to prevent a python script from running twice; it's an hourly job, but 
> can take too long.
>
> [snip]
> but it occurs to me that I might be killed with prejudice during the long 
> running work(). Is there a smart way to avoid running simultaneously.
>   

Well I can think of a dumb way: create a temporary file during the 
transaction and have your script check for that before running its main 
body.


I think thats the most hassle free way of doing it.
/W