[NMLUG] Python tight loop causing massive CPU barfage

[paul.tietjens at moriarty.k12.nm.us (Paul Tietjens)]

Peter Espen wrote:
> 
> You're probably trying to run it directly as a script rather than via 
> python, as in:
> 
> python myscript.py
> 
> Put a:
> 
> #!/usr/bin/env python
> 
> as the very first thing in the file, and then you'll be able to run it 
> directly, as in:

Yes I was - stupid me.  I also had a problem with 'mode' being 
referenced before assignment - so I had to set mode = (some number) in 
the except:.

path.walk is very cool!

Thanks Peter, this is great stuff. :)