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# subprocess - Subprocesses with accessible I/O streams
#
# For more information about this module, see PEP 324.
#
# Copyright (c) 2003-2005 by Peter Astrand <[email protected]>
#
# Licensed to PSF under a Contributor Agreement.
# See http://www.python.org/2.4/license for licensing details.

r"""Subprocesses with accessible I/O streams

This module allows you to spawn processes, connect to their
input/output/error pipes, and obtain their return codes.

For a complete description of this module see the Python documentation.

Main API
========
run(...): Runs a command, waits for it to complete, then returns a
          CompletedProcess instance.
Popen(...): A class for flexibly executing a command in a new process

Constants
---------
DEVNULL: Special value that indicates that os.devnull should be used
PIPE:    Special value that indicates a pipe should be created
STDOUT:  Special value that indicates that stderr should go to stdout


Older API
=========
call(...): Runs a command, waits for it to complete, then returns
    the return code.
check_call(...): Same as call() but raises CalledProcessError()
    if return code is not 0
check_output(...): Same as check_call() but returns the contents of
    stdout instead of a return code
getoutput(...): Runs a command in the shell, waits for it to complete,
    then returns the output
getstatusoutput(...): Runs a command in the shell, waits for it to complete,
    then returns a (exitcode, output) tuple
"""

import sys
_mswindows = (sys.platform == "win32")

import io
import os
import time
import signal
import builtins
import warnings
import errno
from time import monotonic as _time

# Exception classes used by this module.
class SubprocessError(Exception): pass


class CalledProcessError(SubprocessError):
    """Raised when run() is called with check=True and the process
    returns a non-zero exit status.

    Attributes:
      cmd, returncode, stdout, stderr, output
    """
    def __init__(self, returncode, cmd, output=None, stderr=None):
        self.returncode = returncode
        self.cmd = cmd
        self.output = output
        self.stderr = stderr

    def __str__(self):
        if self.returncode and self.returncode < 0:
            try:
                return "Command '%s' died with %r." % (
                        self.cmd, signal.Signals(-self.returncode))
            except ValueError:
                return "Command '%s' died with unknown signal %d." % (
                        self.cmd, -self.returncode)
        else:
            return "Command '%s' returned non-zero exit status %d." % (
                    self.cmd, self.returncode)

    @property
    def stdout(self):
        """Alias for output attribute, to match stderr"""
        return self.output

    @stdout.setter
    def stdout(self, value):
        # There's no obvious reason to set this, but allow it anyway so
        # .stdout is a transparent alias for .output
        self.output = value


class TimeoutExpired(SubprocessError):
    """This exception is raised when the timeout expires while waiting for a
    child process.

    Attributes:
        cmd, output, stdout, stderr, timeout
    """
    def __init__(self, cmd, timeout, output=None, stderr=None):
        self.cmd = cmd
        self.timeout = timeout
        self.output = output
        self.stderr = stderr

    def __str__(self):
        return ("Command '%s' timed out after %s seconds" %
                (self.cmd, self.timeout))

    @property
    def stdout(self):
        return self.output

    @stdout.setter
    def stdout(self, value):
        # There's no obvious reason to set this, but allow it anyway so
        # .stdout is a transparent alias for .output
        self.output = value


if _mswindows:
    import threading
    import msvcrt
    import _winapi
    class STARTUPINFO:
        dwFlags = 0
        hStdInput = None
        hStdOutput = None
        hStdError = None
        wShowWindow = 0
else:
    import _posixsubprocess
    import select
    import selectors
    try:
        import threading
    except ImportError:
        import dummy_threading as threading

    # When select or poll has indicated that the file is writable,
    # we can write up to _PIPE_BUF bytes without risk of blocking.
    # POSIX defines PIPE_BUF as >= 512.
    _PIPE_BUF = getattr(select, 'PIPE_BUF', 512)

    # poll/select have the advantage of not requiring any extra file
    # descriptor, contrarily to epoll/kqueue (also, they require a single
    # syscall).
    if hasattr(selectors, 'PollSelector'):
        _PopenSelector = selectors.PollSelector
    else:
        _PopenSelector = selectors.SelectSelector


__all__ = ["Popen", "PIPE", "STDOUT", "call", "check_call", "getstatusoutput",
           "getoutput", "check_output", "run", "CalledProcessError", "DEVNULL",
           "SubprocessError", "TimeoutExpired", "CompletedProcess"]
           # NOTE: We intentionally exclude list2cmdline as it is
           # considered an internal implementation detail.  issue10838.

if _mswindows:
    from _winapi import (CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE, CREATE_NEW_PROCESS_GROUP,
                         STD_INPUT_HANDLE, STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE,
                         STD_ERROR_HANDLE, SW_HIDE,
                         STARTF_USESTDHANDLES, STARTF_USESHOWWINDOW)

    __all__.extend(["CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE", "CREATE_NEW_PROCESS_GROUP",
                    "STD_INPUT_HANDLE", "STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE",
                    "STD_ERROR_HANDLE", "SW_HIDE",
                    "STARTF_USESTDHANDLES", "STARTF_USESHOWWINDOW",
                    "STARTUPINFO"])

    class Handle(int):
        closed = False

        def Close(self, CloseHandle=_winapi.CloseHandle):
            if not self.closed:
                self.closed = True
                CloseHandle(self)

        def Detach(self):
            if not self.closed:
                self.closed = True
                return int(self)
            raise ValueError("already closed")

        def __repr__(self):
            return "%s(%d)" % (self.__class__.__name__, int(self))

        __del__ = Close
        __str__ = __repr__


# This lists holds Popen instances for which the underlying process had not
# exited at the time its __del__ method got called: those processes are wait()ed
# for synchronously from _cleanup() when a new Popen object is created, to avoid
# zombie processes.
_active = []

def _cleanup():
    for inst in _active[:]:
        res = inst._internal_poll(_deadstate=sys.maxsize)
        if res is not None:
            try:
                _active.remove(inst)
            except ValueError:
                # This can happen if two threads create a new Popen instance.
                # It's harmless that it was already removed, so ignore.
                pass

PIPE = -1
STDOUT = -2
DEVNULL = -3


# XXX This function is only used by multiprocessing and the test suite,
# but it's here so that it can be imported when Python is compiled without
# threads.

def _optim_args_from_interpreter_flags():
    """Return a list of command-line arguments reproducing the current
    optimization settings in sys.flags."""
    args = []
    value = sys.flags.optimize
    if value > 0:
        args.append('-' + 'O' * value)
    return args


def _args_from_interpreter_flags():
    """Return a list of command-line arguments reproducing the current
    settings in sys.flags, sys.warnoptions and sys._xoptions."""
    flag_opt_map = {
        'debug': 'd',
        # 'inspect': 'i',
        # 'interactive': 'i',
        'dont_write_bytecode': 'B',
        'no_site': 'S',
        'verbose': 'v',
        'bytes_warning': 'b',
        'quiet': 'q',
        # -O is handled in _optim_args_from_interpreter_flags()
    }
    args = _optim_args_from_interpreter_flags()
    for flag, opt in flag_opt_map.items():
        v = getattr(sys.flags, flag)
        if v > 0:
            args.append('-' + opt * v)

    if sys.flags.isolated:
        args.append('-I')
    else:
        if sys.flags.ignore_environment:
            args.append('-E')
        if sys.flags.no_user_site:
            args.append('-s')

    for opt in sys.warnoptions:
        args.append('-W' + opt)

    # -X options
    xoptions = getattr(sys, '_xoptions', {})
    for opt in ('faulthandler', 'tracemalloc',
                'showalloccount', 'showrefcount', 'utf8'):
        if opt in xoptions:
            value = xoptions[opt]
            if value is True:
                arg = opt
            else:
                arg = '%s=%s' % (opt, value)
            args.extend(('-X', arg))

    return args


def call(*popenargs, timeout=None, **kwargs):
    """Run command with arguments.  Wait for command to complete or
    timeout, then return the returncode attribute.

    The arguments are the same as for the Popen constructor.  Example:

    retcode = call(["ls", "-l"])
    """
    with Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs) as p:
        try:
            return p.wait(timeout=timeout)
        except:
            p.kill()
            p.wait()
            raise


def check_call(*popenargs, **kwargs):
    """Run command with arguments.  Wait for command to complete.  If
    the exit code was zero then return, otherwise raise
    CalledProcessError.  The CalledProcessError object will have the
    return code in the returncode attribute.

    The arguments are the same as for the call function.  Example:

    check_call(["ls", "-l"])
    """
    retcode = call(*popenargs, **kwargs)
    if retcode:
        cmd = kwargs.get("args")
        if cmd is None:
            cmd = popenargs[0]
        raise CalledProcessError(retcode, cmd)
    return 0


def check_output(*popenargs, timeout=None, **kwargs):
    r"""Run command with arguments and return its output.

    If the exit code was non-zero it raises a CalledProcessError.  The
    CalledProcessError object will have the return code in the returncode
    attribute and output in the output attribute.

    The arguments are the same as for the Popen constructor.  Example:

    >>> check_output(["ls", "-l", "/dev/null"])
    b'crw-rw-rw- 1 root root 1, 3 Oct 18  2007 /dev/null\n'

    The stdout argument is not allowed as it is used internally.
    To capture standard error in the result, use stderr=STDOUT.

    >>> check_output(["/bin/sh", "-c",
    ...               "ls -l non_existent_file ; exit 0"],
    ...              stderr=STDOUT)
    b'ls: non_existent_file: No such file or directory\n'

    There is an additional optional argument, "input", allowing you to
    pass a string to the subprocess's stdin.  If you use this argument
    you may not also use the Popen constructor's "stdin" argument, as
    it too will be used internally.  Example:

    >>> check_output(["sed", "-e", "s/foo/bar/"],
    ...              input=b"when in the course of fooman events\n")
    b'when in the course of barman events\n'

    If universal_newlines=True is passed, the "input" argument must be a
    string and the return value will be a string rather than bytes.
    """
    if 'stdout' in kwargs:
        raise ValueError('stdout argument not allowed, it will be overridden.')

    if 'input' in kwargs and kwargs['input'] is None:
        # Explicitly passing input=None was previously equivalent to passing an
        # empty string. That is maintained here for backwards compatibility.
        kwargs['input'] = '' if kwargs.get('universal_newlines', False) else b''

    return run(*popenargs, stdout=PIPE, timeout=timeout, check=True,
               **kwargs).stdout


class CompletedProcess(object):
    """A process that has finished running.

    This is returned by run().

    Attributes:
      args: The list or str args passed to run().
      returncode: The exit code of the process, negative for signals.
      stdout: The standard output (None if not captured).
      stderr: The standard error (None if not captured).
    """
    def __init__(self, args, returncode, stdout=None, stderr=None):
        self.args = args
        self.returncode = returncode
        self.stdout = stdout
        self.stderr = stderr

    def __repr__(self):
        args = ['args={!r}'.format(self.args),
                'returncode={!r}'.format(self.returncode)]
        if self.stdout is not None:
            args.append('stdout={!r}'.format(self.stdout))
        if self.stderr is not None:
            args.append('stderr={!r}'.format(self.stderr))
        return "{}({})".format(type(self).__name__, ', '.join(args))

    def check_returncode(self):
        """Raise CalledProcessError if the exit code is non-zero."""
        if self.returncode:
            raise CalledProcessError(self.returncode, self.args, self.stdout,
                                     self.stderr)


def run(*popenargs, input=None, timeout=None, check=False, **kwargs):
    """Run command with arguments and return a CompletedProcess instance.

    The returned instance will have attributes args, returncode, stdout and
    stderr. By default, stdout and stderr are not captured, and those attributes
    will be None. Pass stdout=PIPE and/or stderr=PIPE in order to capture them.

    If check is True and the exit code was non-zero, it raises a
    CalledProcessError. The CalledProcessError object will have the return code
    in the returncode attribute, and output & stderr attributes if those streams
    were captured.

    If timeout is given, and the process takes too long, a TimeoutExpired
    exception will be raised.

    There is an optional argument "input", allowing you to
    pass a string to the subprocess's stdin.  If you use this argument
    you may not also use the Popen constructor's "stdin" argument, as
    it will be used internally.

    The other arguments are the same as for the Popen constructor.

    If universal_newlines=True is passed, the "input" argument must be a
    string and stdout/stderr in the returned object will be strings rather than
    bytes.
    """
    if input is not None:
        if 'stdin' in kwargs:
            raise ValueError('stdin and input arguments may not both be used.')
        kwargs['stdin'] = PIPE

    with Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs) as process:
        try:
            stdout, stderr = process.communicate(input, timeout=timeout)
        except TimeoutExpired:
            process.kill()
            stdout, stderr = process.communicate()
            raise TimeoutExpired(process.args, timeout, output=stdout,
                                 stderr=stderr)
        except:
            process.kill()
            process.wait()
            raise
        retcode = process.poll()
        if check and retcode:
            raise CalledProcessError(retcode, process.args,
                                     output=stdout, stderr=stderr)
    return CompletedProcess(process.args, retcode, stdout, stderr)


def list2cmdline(seq):
    """
    Translate a sequence of arguments into a command line
    string, using the same rules as the MS C runtime:

    1) Arguments are delimited by white space, which is either a
       space or a tab.

    2) A string surrounded by double quotation marks is
       interpreted as a single argument, regardless of white space
       contained within.  A quoted string can be embedded in an
       argument.

    3) A double quotation mark preceded by a backslash is
       interpreted as a literal double quotation mark.

    4) Backslashes are interpreted literally, unless they
       immediately precede a double quotation mark.

    5) If backslashes immediately precede a double quotation mark,
       every pair of backslashes is interpreted as a literal
       backslash.  If the number of backslashes is odd, the last
       backslash escapes the next double quotation mark as
       described in rule 3.
    """

    # See
    # http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/17w5ykft.aspx
    # or search http://msdn.microsoft.com for
    # "Parsing C++ Command-Line Arguments"
    result = []
    needquote = False
    for arg in seq:
        bs_buf = []

        # Add a space to separate this argument from the others
        if result:
            result.append(' ')

        needquote = (" " in arg) or ("\t" in arg) or not arg
        if needquote:
            result.append('"')

        for c in arg:
            if c == '\\':
                # Don't know if we need to double yet.
                bs_buf.append(c)
            elif c == '"':
                # Double backslashes.
                result.append('\\' * len(bs_buf)*2)
                bs_buf = []
                result.append('\\"')
            else:
                # Normal char
                if bs_buf:
                    result.extend(bs_buf)
                    bs_buf = []
                result.append(c)

        # Add remaining backslashes, if any.
        if bs_buf:
            result.extend(bs_buf)

        if needquote:
            result.extend(bs_buf)
            result.append('"')

    return ''.join(result)


# Various tools for executing commands and looking at their output and status.
#

def getstatusoutput(cmd):
    """Return (exitcode, output) of executing cmd in a shell.

    Execute the string 'cmd' in a shell with 'check_output' and
    return a 2-tuple (status, output). The locale encoding is used
    to decode the output and process newlines.

    A trailing newline is stripped from the output.
    The exit status for the command can be interpreted
    according to the rules for the function 'wait'. Example:

    >>> import subprocess
    >>> subprocess.getstatusoutput('ls /bin/ls')
    (0, '/bin/ls')
    >>> subprocess.getstatusoutput('cat /bin/junk')
    (1, 'cat: /bin/junk: No such file or directory')
    >>> subprocess.getstatusoutput('/bin/junk')
    (127, 'sh: /bin/junk: not found')
    >>> subprocess.getstatusoutput('/bin/kill $$')
    (-15, '')
    """
    try:
        data = check_output(cmd, shell=True, universal_newlines=True, stderr=STDOUT)
        exitcode = 0
    except CalledProcessError as ex:
        data = ex.output
        exitcode = ex.returncode
    if data[-1:] == '\n':
        data = data[:-1]
    return exitcode, data

def getoutput(cmd):
    """Return output (stdout or stderr) of executing cmd in a shell.

    Like getstatusoutput(), except the exit status is ignored and the return
    value is a string containing the command's output.  Example:

    >>> import subprocess
    >>> subprocess.getoutput('ls /bin/ls')
    '/bin/ls'
    """
    return getstatusoutput(cmd)[1]


_PLATFORM_DEFAULT_CLOSE_FDS = object()


class Popen(object):
    """ Execute a child program in a new process.

    For a complete description of the arguments see the Python documentation.

    Arguments:
      args: A string, or a sequence of program arguments.

      bufsize: supplied as the buffering argument to the open() function when
          creating the stdin/stdout/stderr pipe file objects

      executable: A replacement program to execute.

      stdin, stdout and stderr: These specify the executed programs' standard
          input, standard output and standard error file handles, respectively.

      preexec_fn: (POSIX only) An object to be called in the child process
          just before the child is executed.

      close_fds: Controls closing or inheriting of file descriptors.

      shell: If true, the command will be executed through the shell.

      cwd: Sets the current directory before the child is executed.

      env: Defines the environment variables for the new process.

      universal_newlines: If true, use universal line endings for file
          objects stdin, stdout and stderr.

      startupinfo and creationflags (Windows only)

      restore_signals (POSIX only)

      start_new_session (POSIX only)

      pass_fds (POSIX only)

      encoding and errors: Text mode encoding and error handling to use for
          file objects stdin, stdout and stderr.

    Attributes:
        stdin, stdout, stderr, pid, returncode
    """
    _child_created = False  # Set here since __del__ checks it

    def __init__(self, args, bufsize=-1, executable=None,
                 stdin=None, stdout=None, stderr=None,
                 preexec_fn=None, close_fds=_PLATFORM_DEFAULT_CLOSE_FDS,
                 shell=False, cwd=None, env=None, universal_newlines=False,
                 startupinfo=None, creationflags=0,
                 restore_signals=True, start_new_session=False,
                 pass_fds=(), *, encoding=None, errors=None):
        """Create new Popen instance."""
        _cleanup()
        # Held while anything is calling waitpid before returncode has been
        # updated to prevent clobbering returncode if wait() or poll() are
        # called from multiple threads at once.  After acquiring the lock,
        # code must re-check self.returncode to see if another thread just
        # finished a waitpid() call.
        self._waitpid_lock = threading.Lock()

        self._input = None
        self._communication_started = False
        if bufsize is None:
            bufsize = -1  # Restore default
        if not isinstance(bufsize, int):
            raise TypeError("bufsize must be an integer")

        if _mswindows:
            if preexec_fn is not None:
                raise ValueError("preexec_fn is not supported on Windows "
                                 "platforms")
            any_stdio_set = (stdin is not None or stdout is not None or
                             stderr is not None)
            if close_fds is _PLATFORM_DEFAULT_CLOSE_FDS:
                if any_stdio_set:
                    close_fds = False
                else:
                    close_fds = True
            elif close_fds and any_stdio_set:
                raise ValueError(
                        "close_fds is not supported on Windows platforms"
                        " if you redirect stdin/stdout/stderr")
        else:
            # POSIX
            if close_fds is _PLATFORM_DEFAULT_CLOSE_FDS:
                close_fds = True
            if pass_fds and not close_fds:
                warnings.warn("pass_fds overriding close_fds.", RuntimeWarning)
                close_fds = True
            if startupinfo is not None:
                raise ValueError("startupinfo is only supported on Windows "
                                 "platforms")
            if creationflags != 0:
                raise ValueError("creationflags is only supported on Windows "
                                 "platforms")

        self.args = args
        self.stdin = None
        self.stdout = None
        self.stderr = None
        self.pid = None
        self.returncode = None
        self.universal_newlines = universal_newlines
        self.encoding = encoding
        self.errors = errors

        # Input and output objects. The general principle is like
        # this:
        #
        # Parent                   Child
        # ------                   -----
        # p2cwrite   ---stdin--->  p2cread
        # c2pread    <--stdout---  c2pwrite
        # errread    <--stderr---  errwrite
        #
        # On POSIX, the child objects are file descriptors.  On
        # Windows, these are Windows file handles.  The parent objects
        # are file descriptors on both platforms.  The parent objects
        # are -1 when not using PIPEs. The child objects are -1
        # when not redirecting.

        (p2cread, p2cwrite,
         c2pread, c2pwrite,
         errread, errwrite) = self._get_handles(stdin, stdout, stderr)

        # We wrap OS handles *before* launching the child, otherwise a
        # quickly terminating child could make our fds unwrappable
        # (see #8458).

        if _mswindows:
            if p2cwrite != -1:
                p2cwrite = msvcrt.open_osfhandle(p2cwrite.Detach(), 0)
            if c2pread != -1:
                c2pread = msvcrt.open_osfhandle(c2pread.Detach(), 0)
            if errread != -1:
                errread = msvcrt.open_osfhandle(errread.Detach(), 0)

        text_mode = encoding or errors or universal_newlines

        self._closed_child_pipe_fds = False

        try:
            if p2cwrite != -1:
                self.stdin = io.open(p2cwrite, 'wb', bufsize)
                if text_mode:
                    self.stdin = io.TextIOWrapper(self.stdin, write_through=True,
                            line_buffering=(bufsize == 1),
                            encoding=encoding, errors=errors)
            if c2pread != -1:
                self.stdout = io.open(c2pread, 'rb', bufsize)
                if text_mode:
                    self.stdout = io.TextIOWrapper(self.stdout,
                            encoding=encoding, errors=errors)
            if errread != -1:
                self.stderr = io.open(errread, 'rb', bufsize)
                if text_mode:
                    self.stderr = io.TextIOWrapper(self.stderr,
                            encoding=encoding, errors=errors)

            self._execute_child(args, executable, preexec_fn, close_fds,
                                pass_fds, cwd, env,
                                startupinfo, creationflags, shell,
                                p2cread, p2cwrite,
                                c2pread, c2pwrite,
                                errread, errwrite,
                                restore_signals, start_new_session)
        except:
            # Cleanup if the child failed starting.
            for f in filter(None, (self.stdin, self.stdout, self.stderr)):
                try:
                    f.close()
                except OSError:
                    pass  # Ignore EBADF or other errors.

            if not self._closed_child_pipe_fds:
                to_close = []
                if stdin == PIPE:
                    to_close.append(p2cread)
                if stdout == PIPE:
                    to_close.append(c2pwrite)
                if stderr == PIPE:
                    to_close.append(errwrite)
                if hasattr(self, '_devnull'):
                    to_close.append(self._devnull)
                for fd in to_close:
                    try:
                        if _mswindows and isinstance(fd, Handle):
                            fd.Close()
                        else:
                            os.close(fd)
                    except OSError:
                        pass

            raise

    def _translate_newlines(self, data, encoding, errors):
        data = data.decode(encoding, errors)
        return data.replace("\r\n", "\n").replace("\r", "\n")

    def __enter__(self):
        return self

    def __exit__(self, type, value, traceback):
        if self.stdout:
            self.stdout.close()
        if self.stderr:
            self.stderr.close()
        try:  # Flushing a BufferedWriter may raise an error
            if self.stdin:
                self.stdin.close()
        finally:
            # Wait for the process to terminate, to avoid zombies.
            self.wait()

    def __del__(self, _maxsize=sys.maxsize, _warn=warnings.warn):
        if not self._child_created:
            # We didn't get to successfully create a child process.
            return
        if self.returncode is None:
            # Not reading subprocess exit status creates a zombi process which
            # is only destroyed at the parent python process exit
            _warn("subprocess %s is still running" % self.pid,
                  ResourceWarning, source=self)
        # In case the child hasn't been waited on, check if it's done.
        self._internal_poll(_deadstate=_maxsize)
        if self.returncode is None and _active is not None:
            # Child is still running, keep us alive until we can wait on it.
            _active.append(self)

    def _get_devnull(self):
        if not hasattr(self, '_devnull'):
            self._devnull = os.open(os.devnull, os.O_RDWR)
        return self._devnull

    def _stdin_write(self, input):
        if input:
            try:
                self.stdin.write(input)
            except BrokenPipeError:
                pass  # communicate() must ignore broken pipe errors.
            except OSError as exc:
                if exc.errno == errno.EINVAL:
                    # bpo-19612, bpo-30418: On Windows, stdin.write() fails
                    # with EINVAL if the child process exited or if the child
                    # process is still running but closed the pipe.
                    pass
                else:
                    raise

        try:
            self.stdin.close()
        except BrokenPipeError:
            pass  # communicate() must ignore broken pipe errors.
        except OSError as exc:
            if exc.errno == errno.EINVAL:
                pass
            else:
                raise

    def communicate(self, input=None, timeout=None):
        """Interact with process: Send data to stdin.  Read data from
        stdout and stderr, until end-of-file is reached.  Wait for
        process to terminate.

        The optional "input" argument should be data to be sent to the
        child process (if self.universal_newlines is True, this should
        be a string; if it is False, "input" should be bytes), or
        None, if no data should be sent to the child.

        communicate() returns a tuple (stdout, stderr).  These will be
        bytes or, if self.universal_newlines was True, a string.
        """

        if self._communication_started and input:
            raise ValueError("Cannot send input after starting communication")

        # Optimization: If we are not worried about timeouts, we haven't
        # started communicating, and we have one or zero pipes, using select()
        # or threads is unnecessary.
        if (timeout is None and not self._communication_started and
            [self.stdin, self.stdout, self.stderr].count(None) >= 2):
            stdout = None
            stderr = None
            if self.stdin:
                self._stdin_write(input)
            elif self.stdout:
                stdout = self.stdout.read()
                self.stdout.close()
            elif self.stderr:
                stderr = self.stderr.read()
                self.stderr.close()
            self.wait()
        else:
            if timeout is not None:
                endtime = _time() + timeout
            else:
                endtime = None

            try:
                stdout, stderr = self._communicate(input, endtime, timeout)
            finally:
                self._communication_started = True

            sts = self.wait(timeout=self._remaining_time(endtime))

        return (stdout, stderr)


    def poll(self):
        """Check if child process has terminated. Set and return returncode
        attribute."""
        return self._internal_poll()


    def _remaining_time(self, endtime):
        """Convenience for _communicate when computing timeouts."""
        if endtime is None:
            return None
        else:
            return endtime - _time()


    def _check_timeout(self, endtime, orig_timeout):
        """Convenience for checking if a timeout has expired."""
        if endtime is None:
            return
        if _time() > endtime:
            raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, orig_timeout)


    if _mswindows:
        #
        # Windows methods
        #
        def _get_handles(self, stdin, stdout, stderr):
            """Construct and return tuple with IO objects:
            p2cread, p2cwrite, c2pread, c2pwrite, errread, errwrite
            """
            if stdin is None and stdout is None and stderr is None:
                return (-1, -1, -1, -1, -1, -1)

            p2cread, p2cwrite = -1, -1
            c2pread, c2pwrite = -1, -1
            errread, errwrite = -1, -1

            if stdin is None:
                p2cread = _winapi.GetStdHandle(_winapi.STD_INPUT_HANDLE)
                if p2cread is None:
                    p2cread, _ = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                    p2cread = Handle(p2cread)
                    _winapi.CloseHandle(_)
            elif stdin == PIPE:
                p2cread, p2cwrite = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                p2cread, p2cwrite = Handle(p2cread), Handle(p2cwrite)
            elif stdin == DEVNULL:
                p2cread = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(self._get_devnull())
            elif isinstance(stdin, int):
                p2cread = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stdin)
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                p2cread = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stdin.fileno())
            p2cread = self._make_inheritable(p2cread)

            if stdout is None:
                c2pwrite = _winapi.GetStdHandle(_winapi.STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE)
                if c2pwrite is None:
                    _, c2pwrite = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                    c2pwrite = Handle(c2pwrite)
                    _winapi.CloseHandle(_)
            elif stdout == PIPE:
                c2pread, c2pwrite = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                c2pread, c2pwrite = Handle(c2pread), Handle(c2pwrite)
            elif stdout == DEVNULL:
                c2pwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(self._get_devnull())
            elif isinstance(stdout, int):
                c2pwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stdout)
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                c2pwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stdout.fileno())
            c2pwrite = self._make_inheritable(c2pwrite)

            if stderr is None:
                errwrite = _winapi.GetStdHandle(_winapi.STD_ERROR_HANDLE)
                if errwrite is None:
                    _, errwrite = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                    errwrite = Handle(errwrite)
                    _winapi.CloseHandle(_)
            elif stderr == PIPE:
                errread, errwrite = _winapi.CreatePipe(None, 0)
                errread, errwrite = Handle(errread), Handle(errwrite)
            elif stderr == STDOUT:
                errwrite = c2pwrite
            elif stderr == DEVNULL:
                errwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(self._get_devnull())
            elif isinstance(stderr, int):
                errwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stderr)
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                errwrite = msvcrt.get_osfhandle(stderr.fileno())
            errwrite = self._make_inheritable(errwrite)

            return (p2cread, p2cwrite,
                    c2pread, c2pwrite,
                    errread, errwrite)


        def _make_inheritable(self, handle):
            """Return a duplicate of handle, which is inheritable"""
            h = _winapi.DuplicateHandle(
                _winapi.GetCurrentProcess(), handle,
                _winapi.GetCurrentProcess(), 0, 1,
                _winapi.DUPLICATE_SAME_ACCESS)
            return Handle(h)


        def _execute_child(self, args, executable, preexec_fn, close_fds,
                           pass_fds, cwd, env,
                           startupinfo, creationflags, shell,
                           p2cread, p2cwrite,
                           c2pread, c2pwrite,
                           errread, errwrite,
                           unused_restore_signals, unused_start_new_session):
            """Execute program (MS Windows version)"""

            assert not pass_fds, "pass_fds not supported on Windows."

            if not isinstance(args, str):
                args = list2cmdline(args)

            # Process startup details
            if startupinfo is None:
                startupinfo = STARTUPINFO()
            if -1 not in (p2cread, c2pwrite, errwrite):
                startupinfo.dwFlags |= _winapi.STARTF_USESTDHANDLES
                startupinfo.hStdInput = p2cread
                startupinfo.hStdOutput = c2pwrite
                startupinfo.hStdError = errwrite

            if shell:
                startupinfo.dwFlags |= _winapi.STARTF_USESHOWWINDOW
                startupinfo.wShowWindow = _winapi.SW_HIDE
                comspec = os.environ.get("COMSPEC", "cmd.exe")
                args = '{} /c "{}"'.format (comspec, args)

            # Start the process
            try:
                hp, ht, pid, tid = _winapi.CreateProcess(executable, args,
                                         # no special security
                                         None, None,
                                         int(not close_fds),
                                         creationflags,
                                         env,
                                         os.fspath(cwd) if cwd is not None else None,
                                         startupinfo)
            finally:
                # Child is launched. Close the parent's copy of those pipe
                # handles that only the child should have open.  You need
                # to make sure that no handles to the write end of the
                # output pipe are maintained in this process or else the
                # pipe will not close when the child process exits and the
                # ReadFile will hang.
                if p2cread != -1:
                    p2cread.Close()
                if c2pwrite != -1:
                    c2pwrite.Close()
                if errwrite != -1:
                    errwrite.Close()
                if hasattr(self, '_devnull'):
                    os.close(self._devnull)
                # Prevent a double close of these handles/fds from __init__
                # on error.
                self._closed_child_pipe_fds = True

            # Retain the process handle, but close the thread handle
            self._child_created = True
            self._handle = Handle(hp)
            self.pid = pid
            _winapi.CloseHandle(ht)

        def _internal_poll(self, _deadstate=None,
                _WaitForSingleObject=_winapi.WaitForSingleObject,
                _WAIT_OBJECT_0=_winapi.WAIT_OBJECT_0,
                _GetExitCodeProcess=_winapi.GetExitCodeProcess):
            """Check if child process has terminated.  Returns returncode
            attribute.

            This method is called by __del__, so it can only refer to objects
            in its local scope.

            """
            if self.returncode is None:
                if _WaitForSingleObject(self._handle, 0) == _WAIT_OBJECT_0:
                    self.returncode = _GetExitCodeProcess(self._handle)
            return self.returncode


        def wait(self, timeout=None, endtime=None):
            """Wait for child process to terminate.  Returns returncode
            attribute."""
            if endtime is not None:
                warnings.warn(
                    "'endtime' argument is deprecated; use 'timeout'.",
                    DeprecationWarning,
                    stacklevel=2)
                timeout = self._remaining_time(endtime)
            if timeout is None:
                timeout_millis = _winapi.INFINITE
            else:
                timeout_millis = int(timeout * 1000)
            if self.returncode is None:
                result = _winapi.WaitForSingleObject(self._handle,
                                                    timeout_millis)
                if result == _winapi.WAIT_TIMEOUT:
                    raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, timeout)
                self.returncode = _winapi.GetExitCodeProcess(self._handle)
            return self.returncode


        def _readerthread(self, fh, buffer):
            buffer.append(fh.read())
            fh.close()


        def _communicate(self, input, endtime, orig_timeout):
            # Start reader threads feeding into a list hanging off of this
            # object, unless they've already been started.
            if self.stdout and not hasattr(self, "_stdout_buff"):
                self._stdout_buff = []
                self.stdout_thread = \
                        threading.Thread(target=self._readerthread,
                                         args=(self.stdout, self._stdout_buff))
                self.stdout_thread.daemon = True
                self.stdout_thread.start()
            if self.stderr and not hasattr(self, "_stderr_buff"):
                self._stderr_buff = []
                self.stderr_thread = \
                        threading.Thread(target=self._readerthread,
                                         args=(self.stderr, self._stderr_buff))
                self.stderr_thread.daemon = True
                self.stderr_thread.start()

            if self.stdin:
                self._stdin_write(input)

            # Wait for the reader threads, or time out.  If we time out, the
            # threads remain reading and the fds left open in case the user
            # calls communicate again.
            if self.stdout is not None:
                self.stdout_thread.join(self._remaining_time(endtime))
                if self.stdout_thread.is_alive():
                    raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, orig_timeout)
            if self.stderr is not None:
                self.stderr_thread.join(self._remaining_time(endtime))
                if self.stderr_thread.is_alive():
                    raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, orig_timeout)

            # Collect the output from and close both pipes, now that we know
            # both have been read successfully.
            stdout = None
            stderr = None
            if self.stdout:
                stdout = self._stdout_buff
                self.stdout.close()
            if self.stderr:
                stderr = self._stderr_buff
                self.stderr.close()

            # All data exchanged.  Translate lists into strings.
            if stdout is not None:
                stdout = stdout[0]
            if stderr is not None:
                stderr = stderr[0]

            return (stdout, stderr)

        def send_signal(self, sig):
            """Send a signal to the process."""
            # Don't signal a process that we know has already died.
            if self.returncode is not None:
                return
            if sig == signal.SIGTERM:
                self.terminate()
            elif sig == signal.CTRL_C_EVENT:
                os.kill(self.pid, signal.CTRL_C_EVENT)
            elif sig == signal.CTRL_BREAK_EVENT:
                os.kill(self.pid, signal.CTRL_BREAK_EVENT)
            else:
                raise ValueError("Unsupported signal: {}".format(sig))

        def terminate(self):
            """Terminates the process."""
            # Don't terminate a process that we know has already died.
            if self.returncode is not None:
                return
            try:
                _winapi.TerminateProcess(self._handle, 1)
            except PermissionError:
                # ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED (winerror 5) is received when the
                # process already died.
                rc = _winapi.GetExitCodeProcess(self._handle)
                if rc == _winapi.STILL_ACTIVE:
                    raise
                self.returncode = rc

        kill = terminate

    else:
        #
        # POSIX methods
        #
        def _get_handles(self, stdin, stdout, stderr):
            """Construct and return tuple with IO objects:
            p2cread, p2cwrite, c2pread, c2pwrite, errread, errwrite
            """
            p2cread, p2cwrite = -1, -1
            c2pread, c2pwrite = -1, -1
            errread, errwrite = -1, -1

            if stdin is None:
                pass
            elif stdin == PIPE:
                p2cread, p2cwrite = os.pipe()
            elif stdin == DEVNULL:
                p2cread = self._get_devnull()
            elif isinstance(stdin, int):
                p2cread = stdin
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                p2cread = stdin.fileno()

            if stdout is None:
                pass
            elif stdout == PIPE:
                c2pread, c2pwrite = os.pipe()
            elif stdout == DEVNULL:
                c2pwrite = self._get_devnull()
            elif isinstance(stdout, int):
                c2pwrite = stdout
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                c2pwrite = stdout.fileno()

            if stderr is None:
                pass
            elif stderr == PIPE:
                errread, errwrite = os.pipe()
            elif stderr == STDOUT:
                if c2pwrite != -1:
                    errwrite = c2pwrite
                else: # child's stdout is not set, use parent's stdout
                    errwrite = sys.__stdout__.fileno()
            elif stderr == DEVNULL:
                errwrite = self._get_devnull()
            elif isinstance(stderr, int):
                errwrite = stderr
            else:
                # Assuming file-like object
                errwrite = stderr.fileno()

            return (p2cread, p2cwrite,
                    c2pread, c2pwrite,
                    errread, errwrite)


        def _execute_child(self, args, executable, preexec_fn, close_fds,
                           pass_fds, cwd, env,
                           startupinfo, creationflags, shell,
                           p2cread, p2cwrite,
                           c2pread, c2pwrite,
                           errread, errwrite,
                           restore_signals, start_new_session):
            """Execute program (POSIX version)"""

            if isinstance(args, (str, bytes)):
                args = [args]
            else:
                args = list(args)

            if shell:
                args = ["/bin/sh", "-c"] + args
                if executable:
                    args[0] = executable

            if executable is None:
                executable = args[0]
            orig_executable = executable

            # For transferring possible exec failure from child to parent.
            # Data format: "exception name:hex errno:description"
            # Pickle is not used; it is complex and involves memory allocation.
            errpipe_read, errpipe_write = os.pipe()
            # errpipe_write must not be in the standard io 0, 1, or 2 fd range.
            low_fds_to_close = []
            while errpipe_write < 3:
                low_fds_to_close.append(errpipe_write)
                errpipe_write = os.dup(errpipe_write)
            for low_fd in low_fds_to_close:
                os.close(low_fd)
            try:
                try:
                    # We must avoid complex work that could involve
                    # malloc or free in the child process to avoid
                    # potential deadlocks, thus we do all this here.
                    # and pass it to fork_exec()

                    if env is not None:
                        env_list = []
                        for k, v in env.items():
                            k = os.fsencode(k)
                            if b'=' in k:
                                raise ValueError("illegal environment variable name")
                            env_list.append(k + b'=' + os.fsencode(v))
                    else:
                        env_list = None  # Use execv instead of execve.
                    executable = os.fsencode(executable)
                    if os.path.dirname(executable):
                        executable_list = (executable,)
                    else:
                        # This matches the behavior of os._execvpe().
                        executable_list = tuple(
                            os.path.join(os.fsencode(dir), executable)
                            for dir in os.get_exec_path(env))
                    fds_to_keep = set(pass_fds)
                    fds_to_keep.add(errpipe_write)
                    self.pid = _posixsubprocess.fork_exec(
                            args, executable_list,
                            close_fds, tuple(sorted(map(int, fds_to_keep))),
                            cwd, env_list,
                            p2cread, p2cwrite, c2pread, c2pwrite,
                            errread, errwrite,
                            errpipe_read, errpipe_write,
                            restore_signals, start_new_session, preexec_fn)
                    self._child_created = True
                finally:
                    # be sure the FD is closed no matter what
                    os.close(errpipe_write)

                # self._devnull is not always defined.
                devnull_fd = getattr(self, '_devnull', None)
                if p2cread != -1 and p2cwrite != -1 and p2cread != devnull_fd:
                    os.close(p2cread)
                if c2pwrite != -1 and c2pread != -1 and c2pwrite != devnull_fd:
                    os.close(c2pwrite)
                if errwrite != -1 and errread != -1 and errwrite != devnull_fd:
                    os.close(errwrite)
                if devnull_fd is not None:
                    os.close(devnull_fd)
                # Prevent a double close of these fds from __init__ on error.
                self._closed_child_pipe_fds = True

                # Wait for exec to fail or succeed; possibly raising an
                # exception (limited in size)
                errpipe_data = bytearray()
                while True:
                    part = os.read(errpipe_read, 50000)
                    errpipe_data += part
                    if not part or len(errpipe_data) > 50000:
                        break
            finally:
                # be sure the FD is closed no matter what
                os.close(errpipe_read)

            if errpipe_data:
                try:
                    pid, sts = os.waitpid(self.pid, 0)
                    if pid == self.pid:
                        self._handle_exitstatus(sts)
                    else:
                        self.returncode = sys.maxsize
                except ChildProcessError:
                    pass

                try:
                    exception_name, hex_errno, err_msg = (
                            errpipe_data.split(b':', 2))
                    # The encoding here should match the encoding
                    # written in by the subprocess implementations
                    # like _posixsubprocess
                    err_msg = err_msg.decode()
                except ValueError:
                    exception_name = b'SubprocessError'
                    hex_errno = b'0'
                    err_msg = 'Bad exception data from child: {!r}'.format(
                                  bytes(errpipe_data))
                child_exception_type = getattr(
                        builtins, exception_name.decode('ascii'),
                        SubprocessError)
                if issubclass(child_exception_type, OSError) and hex_errno:
                    errno_num = int(hex_errno, 16)
                    child_exec_never_called = (err_msg == "noexec")
                    if child_exec_never_called:
                        err_msg = ""
                        # The error must be from chdir(cwd).
                        err_filename = cwd
                    else:
                        err_filename = orig_executable
                    if errno_num != 0:
                        err_msg = os.strerror(errno_num)
                        if errno_num == errno.ENOENT:
                            err_msg += ': ' + repr(err_filename)
                    raise child_exception_type(errno_num, err_msg, err_filename)
                raise child_exception_type(err_msg)


        def _handle_exitstatus(self, sts, _WIFSIGNALED=os.WIFSIGNALED,
                _WTERMSIG=os.WTERMSIG, _WIFEXITED=os.WIFEXITED,
                _WEXITSTATUS=os.WEXITSTATUS, _WIFSTOPPED=os.WIFSTOPPED,
                _WSTOPSIG=os.WSTOPSIG):
            """All callers to this function MUST hold self._waitpid_lock."""
            # This method is called (indirectly) by __del__, so it cannot
            # refer to anything outside of its local scope.
            if _WIFSIGNALED(sts):
                self.returncode = -_WTERMSIG(sts)
            elif _WIFEXITED(sts):
                self.returncode = _WEXITSTATUS(sts)
            elif _WIFSTOPPED(sts):
                self.returncode = -_WSTOPSIG(sts)
            else:
                # Should never happen
                raise SubprocessError("Unknown child exit status!")


        def _internal_poll(self, _deadstate=None, _waitpid=os.waitpid,
                _WNOHANG=os.WNOHANG, _ECHILD=errno.ECHILD):
            """Check if child process has terminated.  Returns returncode
            attribute.

            This method is called by __del__, so it cannot reference anything
            outside of the local scope (nor can any methods it calls).

            """
            if self.returncode is None:
                if not self._waitpid_lock.acquire(False):
                    # Something else is busy calling waitpid.  Don't allow two
                    # at once.  We know nothing yet.
                    return None
                try:
                    if self.returncode is not None:
                        return self.returncode  # Another thread waited.
                    pid, sts = _waitpid(self.pid, _WNOHANG)
                    if pid == self.pid:
                        self._handle_exitstatus(sts)
                except OSError as e:
                    if _deadstate is not None:
                        self.returncode = _deadstate
                    elif e.errno == _ECHILD:
                        # This happens if SIGCLD is set to be ignored or
                        # waiting for child processes has otherwise been
                        # disabled for our process.  This child is dead, we
                        # can't get the status.
                        # http://bugs.python.org/issue15756
                        self.returncode = 0
                finally:
                    self._waitpid_lock.release()
            return self.returncode


        def _try_wait(self, wait_flags):
            """All callers to this function MUST hold self._waitpid_lock."""
            try:
                (pid, sts) = os.waitpid(self.pid, wait_flags)
            except ChildProcessError:
                # This happens if SIGCLD is set to be ignored or waiting
                # for child processes has otherwise been disabled for our
                # process.  This child is dead, we can't get the status.
                pid = self.pid
                sts = 0
            return (pid, sts)


        def wait(self, timeout=None, endtime=None):
            """Wait for child process to terminate.  Returns returncode
            attribute."""
            if self.returncode is not None:
                return self.returncode

            if endtime is not None:
                warnings.warn(
                    "'endtime' argument is deprecated; use 'timeout'.",
                    DeprecationWarning,
                    stacklevel=2)
            if endtime is not None or timeout is not None:
                if endtime is None:
                    endtime = _time() + timeout
                elif timeout is None:
                    timeout = self._remaining_time(endtime)

            if endtime is not None:
                # Enter a busy loop if we have a timeout.  This busy loop was
                # cribbed from Lib/threading.py in Thread.wait() at r71065.
                delay = 0.0005 # 500 us -> initial delay of 1 ms
                while True:
                    if self._waitpid_lock.acquire(False):
                        try:
                            if self.returncode is not None:
                                break  # Another thread waited.
                            (pid, sts) = self._try_wait(os.WNOHANG)
                            assert pid == self.pid or pid == 0
                            if pid == self.pid:
                                self._handle_exitstatus(sts)
                                break
                        finally:
                            self._waitpid_lock.release()
                    remaining = self._remaining_time(endtime)
                    if remaining <= 0:
                        raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, timeout)
                    delay = min(delay * 2, remaining, .05)
                    time.sleep(delay)
            else:
                while self.returncode is None:
                    with self._waitpid_lock:
                        if self.returncode is not None:
                            break  # Another thread waited.
                        (pid, sts) = self._try_wait(0)
                        # Check the pid and loop as waitpid has been known to
                        # return 0 even without WNOHANG in odd situations.
                        # http://bugs.python.org/issue14396.
                        if pid == self.pid:
                            self._handle_exitstatus(sts)
            return self.returncode


        def _communicate(self, input, endtime, orig_timeout):
            if self.stdin and not self._communication_started:
                # Flush stdio buffer.  This might block, if the user has
                # been writing to .stdin in an uncontrolled fashion.
                try:
                    self.stdin.flush()
                except BrokenPipeError:
                    pass  # communicate() must ignore BrokenPipeError.
                if not input:
                    try:
                        self.stdin.close()
                    except BrokenPipeError:
                        pass  # communicate() must ignore BrokenPipeError.

            stdout = None
            stderr = None

            # Only create this mapping if we haven't already.
            if not self._communication_started:
                self._fileobj2output = {}
                if self.stdout:
                    self._fileobj2output[self.stdout] = []
                if self.stderr:
                    self._fileobj2output[self.stderr] = []

            if self.stdout:
                stdout = self._fileobj2output[self.stdout]
            if self.stderr:
                stderr = self._fileobj2output[self.stderr]

            self._save_input(input)

            if self._input:
                input_view = memoryview(self._input)

            with _PopenSelector() as selector:
                if self.stdin and input:
                    selector.register(self.stdin, selectors.EVENT_WRITE)
                if self.stdout:
                    selector.register(self.stdout, selectors.EVENT_READ)
                if self.stderr:
                    selector.register(self.stderr, selectors.EVENT_READ)

                while selector.get_map():
                    timeout = self._remaining_time(endtime)
                    if timeout is not None and timeout < 0:
                        raise TimeoutExpired(self.args, orig_timeout)

                    ready = selector.select(timeout)
                    self._check_timeout(endtime, orig_timeout)

                    # XXX Rewrite these to use non-blocking I/O on the file
                    # objects; they are no longer using C stdio!

                    for key, events in ready:
                        if key.fileobj is self.stdin:
                            chunk = input_view[self._input_offset :
                                               self._input_offset + _PIPE_BUF]
                            try:
                                self._input_offset += os.write(key.fd, chunk)
                            except BrokenPipeError:
                                selector.unregister(key.fileobj)
                                key.fileobj.close()
                            else:
                                if self._input_offset >= len(self._input):
                                    selector.unregister(key.fileobj)
                                    key.fileobj.close()
                        elif key.fileobj in (self.stdout, self.stderr):
                            data = os.read(key.fd, 32768)
                            if not data:
                                selector.unregister(key.fileobj)
                                key.fileobj.close()
                            self._fileobj2output[key.fileobj].append(data)

            self.wait(timeout=self._remaining_time(endtime))

            # All data exchanged.  Translate lists into strings.
            if stdout is not None:
                stdout = b''.join(stdout)
            if stderr is not None:
                stderr = b''.join(stderr)

            # Translate newlines, if requested.
            # This also turns bytes into strings.
            if self.encoding or self.errors or self.universal_newlines:
                if stdout is not None:
                    stdout = self._translate_newlines(stdout,
                                                      self.stdout.encoding,
                                                      self.stdout.errors)
                if stderr is not None:
                    stderr = self._translate_newlines(stderr,
                                                      self.stderr.encoding,
                                                      self.stderr.errors)

            return (stdout, stderr)


        def _save_input(self, input):
            # This method is called from the _communicate_with_*() methods
            # so that if we time out while communicating, we can continue
            # sending input if we retry.
            if self.stdin and self._input is None:
                self._input_offset = 0
                self._input = input
                if input is not None and (
                    self.encoding or self.errors or self.universal_newlines):
                    self._input = self._input.encode(self.stdin.encoding,
                                                     self.stdin.errors)


        def send_signal(self, sig):
            """Send a signal to the process."""
            # Skip signalling a process that we know has already died.
            if self.returncode is None:
                os.kill(self.pid, sig)

        def terminate(self):
            """Terminate the process with SIGTERM
            """
            self.send_signal(signal.SIGTERM)

        def kill(self):
            """Kill the process with SIGKILL
            """
            self.send_signal(signal.SIGKILL)
A Beginner's Facts Playing Casino Slots

A Beginner’s Facts Playing Casino Slots

How In Order To Play Slots Find Out The Rules Involving Slot Machines

In most modern devices, the number regarding lines that will pay off for” “a gamer depends on the particular number of credits (money or coin-in) wagered on a new particular spin. Those first machines will be paid out based about the mechanical features of the device. However, modern equipment not merely often employ video reels yet also make full use of random number generators instead of mechanical operation to determine champions.

The strategy of progressive jackpots dates back to be able to 1986 when the particular Megabucks machine seemed to be introduced, allowing earnings to accumulate until the player hit the jackpot. Today, many popular progressive slot machines are connected around multiple casinos, more increasing the jackpot feature potential. Classic slot machines, often referred to be able to as 3-reel slot machine games, provide quick plus satisfying action. These games are great for players who appreciate easy and fast-paced game play. With their standard design and mechanics, classic slots charm to both newbies and seasoned gamers. Typically, these slot machines feature one to three paylines, making them easy in order to understand and enjoy.

Slot Tip 4:  Always Enjoy Within Your Budget And Become Willing To Lower Your Guess Or Stop Playing If You Struck A Limit

Bets can be as minimal as 1c each spin, playing with your local on line casino or online is usually easier than at any time to access your bank roll. Modern slot” “equipment games trace to large and unique machines manufactured by an enthusiastic mechanic (and tinkerer) of typically the late 19th millennium, Charles Fey. The machine that Fey created was very simple but complex in concept, and also this machine was the Liberty Bell. Note that these online slot machine game strategies work finest with games that have the lowest volatility since you will need to adjust the dimensions of the gamble as you proceed. Scatter symbols are usually special icons of which can fork out irregardless of their place on the reels, often triggering reward features mostbet.

  • It’s quick to customize amount of credits you’d like to participate in too.
  • Because of the long odds, seeking to win a huge jackpot is most likely unrealistic.
  • You’ll learn what to be able to expect and exactly how to adjust your current playing style to be able to the features of a particular slot device game.
  • For example, the Blood Suckers slot with the RTP of 98% returns to all players $98 of $100 expended inside; $2 is usually the house edge.
  • Therefore, carry out not rush to immediately place actual bets, but initial, get accustomed to the position controls.

Now, your house edge will vary with respect to the” “video game that players opt to play, and typically the total bet amount which is placed. Developers are continually striving to innovate and even create new ways for players to be able to win in a great attempt to retain player interest. One of those innovations seemed to be respins or cascading down symbols – which in turn are certain emblems which cause reels to respin to produce bigger wins or multipliers with outrageous symbols potentially. With all the success and recognition, there is usually one thing which includes always been some sort of given for position machines. In essence, they have been income generators regarding casinos for several years in spite of featuring large plus relatively frequent affiliate payouts. Once you’ve set your desired bet, press the “Spin” button or draw the lever (if available) to trigger the spin.

Beginners Guide: How To Play Slots Regarding Dummies

Keeping with the straightforward nature of playing slots at on the web casinos, if gamers have trouble, these types of websites offer consumer service. The special offers that online casinos offer purely relate with in-game aspects such as bonus money in addition to free spins for slots. The appeal of slot machines is the possiblity to hit big which has a jackpot payday. Over the years, developers have continued to find ways to boost the jackpots regarding players without stopping too much of the edge for your casino.

The most realistic strategy when betting on slot machines is bankroll management; its essence is usually rather simple. Each player can devote a certain amount on bets, in addition to spending it within one evening is a bad concept; a wise option is to split your bankroll volume into several parts. For example, following making a deposit, you can divide it into components simultaneously and use only one piece per day for making bets mostbet app.

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Today almost all progressives are linked electronically to other machines, with all credit played in the particular linked machines adding to a typical jackpot. Woe will be the person who hits three jackpot symbols about a buy-a-pay together with only one gold coin played — typically the player gets practically nothing back. On some sort of multiplier, payoffs are proportionate for each coin played — apart from, usually, for that leading jackpot.

  • Their slots selection includes progressive jackpot feature games, as well as a massive selection of all traditional slots you’d count on to find.
  • This is because slot games can be highly addicting and can prospect a player to chase their losses.
  • Nowadays, known because a philanthropist, Bill Redd (also referred to as Si) was among the Bally group’s designers in the 1971s.
  • With all the achievement and popularity, there will be one thing that has always been a new given for slot machine machines.

The wide collection of slot games, like exclusive titles, guarantees a varied plus exciting gaming knowledge. Here are many of the most effective online casinos for slot machine machines and precisely what causes them to be stand out there. A Night Using Cleo transports gamers to the planet of Ancient Egypt, complete with icons such as scarab beetles and the Eye of Horus. This game holds out for its unique bonus models, which add a great extra layer associated with excitement to the gameplay. Players can easily also make use of the chance feature, that allows all of them to attempt in order to double their winnings after any effective spin.

How To Play Slot Machines On-line: Step By Phase Instructions For Beginners

Among other things, site visitors will discover a day-to-day dose of content articles with the newest poker news, reside reporting from tournaments, exclusive videos, podcasts, reviews and bonus deals and so much more. With these kinds of eligibility factors and even any others you might find, your best choice is always in order to game details or even information before a person commit to enjoying. Sean Chaffin can be a longtime freelance article writer, editor, and former high school writing teacher. If you ever feel it’s learning to be a problem, urgently speak to a helpline in your country for immediate” “assistance. From in-depth testimonials and helpful guidelines to the latest reports, we’re here to be able to help you find a very good platforms and create informed decisions every step of the particular way.

They had been featuring three” “re-writing reels operated by way of a handle and a new single slot to be able to place a coin into. This equipment had only one shell out line, with each and every reel featuring several symbols – many you would acknowledge today – spades, hearts, diamonds, a new horseshoe, and the bell. This method requires players to be able to be more involved with every earn, so having some sort of calculator close by is recommended. Instead of changing the particular size of the particular bet based in won or lost rounds, the method has a set bet determined being a percentage of typically the available balance. Using 5% can become convenient, but all of us prefer staying secure and only wagering 3%. Slot machines top the record with regards to the almost all attractive casino game titles for gamblers, the two online and in land-based casinos.

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This feature means that you can spin a slot machine game game without seeking to connect to the particular game, but you is going to take care to be able to ensure you’re not really spending too much per spin. Wilds usually are special symbols that can replace other symbols on paylines to generate benefits. They are typically the most crucial symbols in the particular game and may also sometimes induce bonus features.

  • Additionally, players could unlock bonus capabilities through scatter signs” “that trigger special features.
  • If a person start thinking, “Well, they’re only credit, ” or even, “They’re already paid out for, ” it’s harder to persuade yourself to guard your bankroll.
  • At the core involving every authentic internet gambling platform is gaming software.
  • Players may also withdraw their funds by hitting “Cash Out and about. ” An individual can will certainly then receive a paper voucher together with the balance amount that can become used in another machine.

The user interface is definitely crafted to mirror the appearance and even ambiance of the conventional gambling establishment, featuring intuitive selections and controls. Volatility measures the frequency as well as the size regarding the wins that will the slots spend. For example, in case you prefer big is the winner less often, then you will want to perform an increased volatility slot; in case you prefer a low volatility slot then an individual will get smaller sized, more frequent is the winner. Commonly, this symbol is very totally different from the other symbols, therefore it is easy to distinguish besides making it simpler to understand the gameplay. Depending how many you obtain, could be dependent about the reward an individual are given; but like always, this may also vary per game.

Are There Different Types Of Slot Machines?

That about wraps upward our How in order to Play Slot Devices for Beginners guidebook. If you’ve appreciated it and are ready to try many free slots with regard to yourself, check out our slot reviews web page now. After a new few spins about those, you’ll grasp all of the particular concepts you’ve figured out about here. Paylines often confuse starter slots players the most, and no Exactly how to Play Slot machine Machines for Beginners guide would be full without explaining all of them further. Each symbol has a different worth and exactly how much you win for making combinations will be identified by the value of the symbols.

  • Don’t forget to be able to carefully experience almost all of the great print, because a few terms & situations can limit claiming, usage or cashing out of bonuses.
  • First, you should note that you can always find out exactly what bonus rounds and even special features the game has by viewing the paytable.
  • The goal with this specific strategy for earning at slots is usually to win back our losses.
  • Slot machines have are available a long approach since being simple machines and actually their role since store vending equipment.
  • Once you’ve established your desired gamble, press the “Spin” button or draw the lever (if available) to initiate the spin.

He’s written several books, generally on the topics of card counting and the different blackjack systems they employed over the particular years. He in addition runs a effective YouTube channel wherever he showcases various blackjack scenarios with beginner tips about how to overcome the dealer. Bets can be since little as 1c compared to typically the common minimum levels of $5 in order to $10 that stand and card games require.” “[newline]Please note that Slotsspot. com doesn’t work any gambling companies.

How To Play Slot Machines Inside A Casino

Bonus rounds can befuddle some new participants, so we believed we’d describe all of them here so that this specific How to Play Slot Machines intended for Beginners piece will be complete. When the cheats inserted particular numbers of coins in a certain order, the device would fork out. In jurisdictions with licensed casinos, the law takes a very dim view of cheating the video poker machines. Cheating licensed casinos is a criminal offence and will carry stiff prison terms. A zero-bonus balances the particular possibility of greater wins than you see in pick’em bonuses.

  • Over in britain, they include a couple of names for all of them, fruit machines in England and puggy in Scotland.
  • They are created to offer the chance-based, easy-to-play video gaming experience where gamers” “can go back home with potentially big wins using a simple rewrite.
  • However, you may stick to certain rules when playing particular titles; by using them, you could decrease risks and boost your winning possibilities.
  • The bonus round is usually activated by way of a minimum of three scatter symbols – but this can easily vary slot in order to slot.
  • Just such as the relaxed nature of how to play slot machines, players from all over have similar carefree love towards online game.

A gamer has numerous game titles available, something intended for every taste plus interest. However, whilst we can’t inform you how in order to play slot devices and win every time, we can show a couple of slot machine techniques that will assist you win more often. This is knowledge we’ve gained above decades, so bring it in and create sure you realize that before choosing which usually game to enjoy. Some slot machines in the 1960s and ‘70s had been vulnerable to ordinary magnets. Cheaters could make use of the magnets in order to make the fishing reels float freely alternatively of stopping about a spin.

How To Play Position Machines: A Step By Step Guide

Usually, classic, fruits, 3D, and progressive jackpot slot equipment are available with all online internet casinos. Old-fashioned slot equipment have only one horizontal payline, along which in turn three winning emblems (usually fruit icons or 7s) have to line upwards for you to be paid out. The vast bulk of today’s position machines, however, are multi-payline, with a few featuring up to 100 paylines or more.

  • So, let’s say that we all start with $100, which usually means our 1st bet is 3%.
  • It works generally the same manner regarding all slot devices, although there may become some variations based on the application developer.
  • These are the added features that assist to boost your payout in the particular game.
  • There is enough diversity and choice available amongst the slot machine game games industry.
  • “Each game comes with a unique combo of features like bonus rounds, thrilling varied animation alternatives, modern machines, multiplier machines, wild icons, and more.

The risk is that a new dry run can lead to a large bet that may be difficult in order to sustain. Some slot machine games feature progressive jackpots, where a small portion of each and every bet contributes to be able to a growing goldmine that can always be won by getting a specific combo or at unique. Find out about slot machines, how that they work and how to play slots for actual money with our own full guide.

How Developers Found Ways To Increase Jackpots

The worst factor you can apply at slot machines is always to chase loss by increasing the bet level. The chances are good that you may lose a lot more cash, and probably crazily run through the bankroll. When selecting an ideal bet level for your slot play, your decision is usually a trade-off among risk and payment.

  • The machine became known as the Liberty Bell and Fey spawned an evergrowing industry.
  • There are video games in penny, 2-cent, nickel, 10-cent, 1 fourth, dollar and also $100 denominations, and several machines allow players in order to choose which denomination they want to be able to use.
  • Nearly everyone is guilty associated with not reading Apple or Google words of service, but you shouldn’t are available to a casino with that same mindset.
  • The slot machine machine landscape has always been dependent upon the improvements and innovations involving software companies.
  • These slots are normally great for players who just want to have many fun create typically the most of their particular play.

It’s important to read the cup or help menus and learn precisely what type of device it is. The three major forms of reel-spinning slot machines are the multiplier, the buy-a-pay along with the progressive. Modern movie slots, of program, don’t have real coins but instead use virtual bridal party. To period pay-out odds, simply cash out your own slot credits straight into a real money balance. If you’re gunning for the big bucks, on the other hand, you would end up being wise to stick to high volatility slots.

Slot Hint 10:  Take Benefit Of Bonuses And Even Promotions

In typically the rest, the recognition of attempting to be able to win at slot machines is surging to the point slot machine game play is rivaling table play. On those machines, the particular big payoffs have been $50 or $100 — not like typically the big numbers slot machine game players expect today. On systems of which electronically link equipment in several casinos, progressive jackpots reach huge amount of money. It’s quick — just drop coins into typically the slot and push the button or even pull the handle. Newcomers will find the particular personal interaction along with dealers or additional players at the particular tables intimidating — slot players prevent that. And besides, the greatest, most lifestyle-changing jackpots in typically the casino are available upon the slots.

The game software giant incorporated a 4-tier progressive goldmine with levels called mega, major, slight, and mini. In order to be eligible for the tiny jackpot – the lowest of the bunch, you must bet at least 1 cent on all twenty-five paylines (a minimal total of $0. 25). When this comes to video slots, these generally include multi-tier accelerating jackpots. Every video clip slot usually provides between 2 plus 12 progressive goldmine levels, and every level provides a established max bet an individual have to help to make in order to be able to be eligible.

What Occurs When You” “Get On A Slot Machine?

Each slot machine features a pay stand that shows just what symbols have to line up for a pay out of varying sums. These are organized with the greatest payouts, known because the jackpot, on top of the tables and subsequent payouts below those. A desk also includes an amount paid relying on the amount of credits a new player puts in the machine. A random number generator, or perhaps RNG, is a computer technology that is definitely used to determine payouts and jackpots. An RNG makes a sequence associated with simulated random amounts to determine exactly where those reels may land, and therefore which payouts” “are distributed to participants. Modern slot equipment have become high-tech machines with advanced online video, sound, graphics, in addition to gameplay.

  • So, you should recognize that playing slot machine machines are extremely basic – which is part of the reason players love these games.
  • Ordinarily, a traditional 3-reel slot will be an ideal opt for for the player who else likes a pared-down game with not any frills and everything perform.
  • For example, if you owned four matching emblems on reels one, two, four, in addition to five, and some sort of wild landed throughout the middle, you’d have a 5 symbol combination.
  • Usually, classic, fruit, 3D, and progressive jackpot slot machines are available from all online casinos.
  • You can typically do this inside the ‘account’ or ‘banking’ section of your own casino.

The scam artists would likely remove the magnetic only when the fishing reels had aligned throughout a winning combo. My top slot machine game machine strategy ideas – you’ll learned about below – consist of 12 do’s and even 6 don’ts that may assist you in answering the top ‘how to succeed at slot machines? Changing the developed payback percentage demands opening the device and replacing a computer chip. Server-based slot machines that will allow casinos in order to change payout proportions remotely, but there are still polices around making these kinds of changes. It’s certainly not unusual to proceed 20 or fifty or more draws without a one payout on a reel-spinning slot, although payouts tend to be more repeated on video video poker machines. Nor would it be unusual for a device to pay again 150 percent or more for many dozen pulls.

What Is Responsible Game Playing And What Makes It Essential?

Given that they are games of chance, playing slots has more to perform with luck as compared to strategy. Even so, there are several strategies you can employ to select some sort of slot machine that may likely pay. As you might have got heard before, a person can’t win large payouts at a intensifying slot if you don’t max the wager. A small section of your bet on a modern slot machine game goes straight into a jackpot or perhaps set of jackpots. The more participants wager on typically the progressive lot the bigger its jackpot gets.

  • Not all machines are made the similar way and programmed with the same RTP or payment percentage.
  • To place a bet on the slot machine, simply insert the coins or currency, select your bet size, and take the lever or perhaps press the rotate button.
  • Alternatively, you can start building up a bankroll by keeping aside small amounts through your savings and after that begin gambling after getting saved enough money for a certain variety of slot machines.
  • Let’s consider a closer look at the sorts of bonus icons you’re more likely to find in a regular online” “slot.

Other accelerating slots are connected within a casino, although some are interconnected across all internet casinos featuring that certain game. For a new genuine casino experience from the coziness of your abode, live dealer games certainly are a must consider. These games, including live blackjack, different roulette games, and baccarat, feature real human retailers who interact along with players via reside video streams. Players can participate in current gameplay, detailed with interpersonal interaction, creating a great immersive and genuine casino atmosphere. They” “come in various themes and give a stimulating blend of gameplay, visuals, plus the possibility for significant winnings. Demo methods are available regarding players to train and even familiarize themselves along with the game with out risking real cash.

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Yes, due to the fact demo versions permit you to test slots, check their particular characteristics, and do not risk your own funds. While wagering, it is essential to control yourself, while emotions often usually tend to get free from control. It is incredibly common when you strike a large reward and lose manage, forgetting about caution as well as the strategy you adhere to. Aside coming from these run-of-the-mill strategies, participate in slot machine tournaments whenever feasible.

  • Understanding design and even mechanics in the sport is essential ahead of spinning the fishing reels.
  • Don’t hesitate in order to ask tough queries; other gamblers are usually willing to out a poor apple.
  • The scam artists would remove the magnet only if the reels had aligned within a winning mixture.
  • Video slots are acknowledged for their advanced graphics and several paylines, which will enhance the chances regarding winning.
  • The paytable also shows the value of every symbol, indicating the amount you win intended for matching different icons on a payline.

When playing video poker machines online, you could decrease or raise your stake by simply clicking on typically the BET/STAKE button. For example, classic on the internet slots based about traditional slot equipment have 3 reels. Three-reel slot games put more importance on their leading jackpots but have got a lesser hit regularity with additional losing spins. If you’re pondering how to win at slots, three-reel position games do offer slot players typically the best possiblity to get big, but additionally the particular best chance in order to lose fast. Every good online gambling establishment will have an array of games to attempt at no cost or true money.

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The microprocessors driving today’s machines are set with random-number generation devices that govern winning combinations. Many position players pump money into two or more adjacent devices at a time, although if the casino will be crowded and others are having problems finding places to play, limit yourself to one machine. Select your bets and paylines, and get a theme and bonus feature of which interests you. Online slot software will be governed by the Arbitrary Number Generator, or perhaps RNG. As quickly as you struck the ‘Spin’ key, an algorithm can determine where and if the reels can stop. The process is completely unique, and slot designers have their games examined before they hit the casino industry, along with periodically audited with time.

  • This network impact results in massive jackpots, some of which can become truly life-changing.
  • While learning how in order to play casino slot machine games, there are particular factors that you have to always keep in mind when choosing the proper slot machine game game.
  • Added for the paylines and payout structures, deciphering the bet measurements is likewise crucial, as it can have an effect on both the possible winnings and the particular overall game.
  • You may well also get a feeling whether it’s achievable to win in slot games and even if so how to win in slots.

Now, a new payout and goldmine is determined as quickly as the player hits the switch to spin the particular reels. If you’re purely after massive jackpots, you ought to consider playing the subsequent games. These top rated progressive jackpot slots have paid out many of the greatest online slot jackpots of all time.

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