From: Robert Dober <robert.dober@...>
Date: 2009-02-26T02:00:58+09:00
Subject: Re: Can Ruby interact with the shell sh ?

On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Raimon Fs <coder@montx.com> wrote:
> Thanks to all,
>
> It's working now ...
>
> I'm aware of the dead-lock or unknow things, I'm experimenting with it.
>
> This is because I have to upload some files to an ftp server, but I must
> do it trgough a VPN connection.
>
> I want to start this VPN connection manually, and once connected, fire
> all the file upload.
>
> Thanks, I'm sure I'll have lots of new questions, but now I can go
> further ...
>
I would like to warn you about the path you have chosen, though you
will for sure learn lots of things.
If things get too tough, you might want to have a look at pty in the
standard lib.
But if your VPN client allows for port forwarding you should probably
just do that. Use ssh to forward the VPN connection to a local port
and use FTP right away. Often this is configured by the VPN
concentrator but if it is doable, it is the easiest way.
HTH
robert


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