are you connected to world (snippet)

Python example 'are you connected to world'

Functions in program:

def exit_(status):
def you_cant_be_dead(host):
def ping(host):

Modules used in program:

import webbrowser
import sys
import os

are you connected to world

Python beginners example: are you connected to world



import os
import sys
import webbrowser
from time import sleep as sleep_sheep 


# Executing ping with input host
# using systems functionality (only linux)
def ping(host):
    instr = "ping -c 1 %s" %(host) 
    response = os.system(instr)
    return response == 0


# Finite state loop if 
# computer re-connects to network
# else will run till re-conn
def you_cant_be_dead(host):
    if (not ping(host)):
        # Status update
        print("  [.] Status -> Not connected to network")
        print("  / CONSTANTLY Re-CHECKING CONNECTIVITY... /")
        while (True):
            if not ping(host): continue
            else: break

            # Connectivity is checked 
            # every 7 secs
            sleep_sheep(7)

    return True


def exit_(status):
    if (status == 0 or status == 1):
        print("\n ~ See you soon!")
        sys.exit(status)
    else:
        return None


# User 
# Shell Interface
while True:
    if raw_input("\nStart [Y/n]? ").strip().lower() == "y":
        inp = raw_input("URI (alive) HOST: ").strip()
        print("\n > CHECKING CONNECTION...\n > Host -> %s\n" % inp)

        if you_cant_be_dead(inp):
            # When connected to internet
            # Status update, and proof of connection
            print("\n  [.] Status -> CONNECTED to network")
            webbrowser.open("https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbjIH5pvT5A")
            exit_(0)

    else:
        exit_(0)

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