filesize monitor

A short python script to monitor filesize changes and to email the file contents to a gmail user once the file is no longer being changed. Useful for keeping track of data-generating programs and as an early alert system for data collection problems.

Features

Monitors a file for size changes over time
Alerts user by email when file changes stop
Emails file contents to user as attachment
Works specifically with gmail

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Intended Audience

Science/Research

User Interface

Console/Terminal

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Email Software, Python Test and Measurement Software

Registered

2010-04-29

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