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From: Khem Raj <raj.khem@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: python-inotify broken
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On (19/12/10 15:18), AJ ONeal wrote:
> python-inotify, (bearing no relation to pyinotify or python-inotifyx, btw)
> is broken.
> it compiles, but it doesn't work.
> 
> Can someone else confirm?
> test case:
> https://github.com/coolaj86/python-examples/tree/master/inotify
> 
> After a few events it just freezes.
> 
> I've also informed the author.
> 
> Generally speaking, is there much point in leaving a library in OE that
> gives false
> hope and then shatters dreams and crushes aspirations?

hmmm well its there, it may not be in best shape but I guess you get a
starting point. here is your opportunity I guess you have to debug it and fix it if possible and
contribute to OE
someone who is stuck in same situation as you can help.

-Khem