Hello list,
I have hacked up a simple patch today which adds
"${python {fn} [{arg1} ..]}" syntax to Exim. Apart from the language
change, and the way the Python code is loaded, the support is as close
to identical to the Perl support as I could care to implement.
It isn't yet ready for public scrutiny, as there are a few small
problems, most important of which is ensuring Exim's original signal
handlers are not interrupted by the Python initialisation process.
The patch has been developed for use on a 2ghz Intel Linux mail server,
serving less than 25 clients. I have not based any implementation
details on this fact, however. Python code is executed in its compiled
state, I dont think there are many other avenues of optimisation
available.
Given a reasonably sized Python module performing a moderate amount of
work, I cannot see why this patch could cause an unreasonable overhead.
If anyone would like to test, please mail me off-list and I will provide
you with it.
Is there a better place for discussion of Exim internals and
development, or is this list also used for that purpose? Thanks,
David.
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