unplug2shutdown
A python tool to shutdown your computer by removing an USB device.
Originally intended to be run on RaspberryPi to prevent brutal shutdown.
Dependencies
- GObject python bindings;
- GUdev python bindings;
Debian and derivatives
sudo apt-get install python-gobject python-gudev
Installation and usage
This tool is at a very early stage, there's no installer yet so here's the deal:
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run as root:
/path/to/unplug2shutdown.py --configure -
follow the instructions. Basically you'll need to plug the device that you want to use as a shutdown handler;
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run the tool as root at startup:
/path/to/unplug2shutdown.py & -
unplug the device and look at the magic;
Any feedback or pull requests are welcome.
Uninstall
No installer yet, no uninstaller yet. Remove downloaded files and the configuration file:
/root/.unplug2shutdownrc
License
Apache License
Version 2.0, January 2004
See LICENSE
Author(s)
Claudio "Dawson" d'Angelis claudiodangelis@gmail.com
http://claudiodangelis.com