Thread: Need help Python (school)

Ok, I have an assignment in school, to create a simple program in Python. I want to make some kind of computer shut down timer, easy and simple?
I am not so good in Python and pretty n00b in programming so could someone give me some tips and tricks how to make it?
Cheers :)

What OS are you planning on running this python code?

If you are going to run this code on windows, the following lines would help you shut down a computer.

import os
#run os based command like opening notepad
os.system("shutdown -OPTIONS")

Once you open command prompt and type "shutdown /help" you will get a lot of options. Select the ones you want and replace the "-OPTIONS" part in the last line of the code with the options you want.

You also mentioned that you would need a timer to shutdown the machine. Have a look at this URL (Remote Shutdown on Windows « Python recipes « ActiveState Code). It has a good python program to shutdown a system with a few options. That should be helpful to you.

thank you very much :) this should help me a lot i think :))

On Linux you can basically use the same code, but you will have to use other options. "shutdown -h now", would it be if you wanted to shutdown immediately.

Originally Posted by Util1ty

thank you very much :) this should help me a lot i think :))

Hi Util1ty,

I remember reading in one of the rules section that replying with Thanks message might be considered SPAM. Use of Thanks button at the bottom of the someone's message is a recommended way of expressing gratitude.

Long time members, please correct me if i am wrong.

Originally Posted by hermit

Hi Util1ty,

I remember reading in one of the rules section that replying with Thanks message might be considered SPAM. Use of Thanks button at the bottom of the someone's message is a recommended way of expressing gratitude.

Long time members, please correct me if i am wrong.

thanks lol kidding :) Im not so good at remembering all the rules at all sites im in :S
Gonna run the program on Windows 7, yes :)

I may come with further questions in the future :)

Python is a great language and very easy to learn. Lots of stuff can be found on the python documentation online. If you really want to learn more I recommend the book 'Learning Python', but I can answer small questions regarding it as well.

Best of luck with your project.