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diff --git a/python/python3-flufl.lock/README b/python/python3-flufl.lock/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..04323b32c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/python/python3-flufl.lock/README @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +NFS-safe file locking with timeouts for POSIX and Windows. + +The flufl.lock library provides an NFS-safe file-based locking +algorithm influenced by the GNU/Linux open(2) manpage, under the +description of the O_EXCL option. + +The assumption made here is that there will be no outside +interference, e.g. no agent external to this code will ever link() to +the specific lock files used. + +Lock objects support lock-breaking so that you can’t wedge a process +forever. This is especially helpful in a web environment, but may not +be appropriate for all applications. |