You can do the following: import os
data = os.popen('ping machineName').read()
if 'request timed out' in data or 'unknown host' in data:
Ping Failed Code
else:
Ping Returned Something Good Code
This is the quickest and really most effective way to get it done IMO.
Harlin Seritt
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