How To Run Long Python Script Without Re-prompt For Credentials

I have a Python script, let's say install.py (which I am running as sudo), on OS X that installs homebrew, Xcode, pip, ruby, swig, and, ultimately, salt. The problem is that runnin

Solution 1:

In Python, check your os.getcwd(), you're probably running from a funky place.

Try passing cwd='/tmp' to process.Popen(). Everyone has permissions to /tmp!