Re: Expanding Python as a macro language

<qwweeeit@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
...
> For the other Alex observations (about Mac OsX and my examples of
> automation centered on web automation) I have a PC, and the fact that
> Python is very good at dealing with the web, doesn't help too much
> in this case...

All of your sensible use cases were about the Web; the fact that you
have a PC is irrelevant to this observation.

> In any case a macro language like AutoIt is a general purpose
> application.

"General purpose" is, I believe, an overbid here -- if what you're doing
is simulating keystrokes, you're limited to the purposes that can in
fact be achieved through keystroke-simulation. And I've pointed you to
an application that can run under Linux to simulate keystrokes (which,
of course, applications are able to detect as being simulated, if they
want to implement very strong security on this plane). What, exactly,
is stopping you from using Python to drive that application, if the
simulation of keystrokes is the pinnacle of your heart's desire?

If what you're whining about is that Linux applications can be built to
be secure (rejecting fake keystrokes, among other things), then stick
with Windows and its endless flood of malware. If you want security,
don't complain about the existence of security.


Alex
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