Python os.chroot() Method

Python OS File/Directory Methods


Overview

The os.chroot() method is used to change the root directory of the current process to the specified directory. Using this function requires administrator privileges.

Syntax

chroot()The method syntax is as follows:

os.chroot(path);

Parameters

  • path-- The directory to be set as the root directory.

Return Value

This method does not return a value.

Example

The following example demonstrates the use of the chroot() method:

#!/usr/bin/python
# -*- coding: UTF-8 -*-

import os, sys

# 设置根目录为 /tmp

os.chroot("/tmp")

print "修改根目录成功!!"

The output of the above program is:

Successfully modified root directory!!

Python OS File/Directory Methods

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