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list_readable_homes.py
#!/bin/env python
#This script scans for readable home dirs based on running process list (ps -ef)
#Can be used to test and warn the ignorant shared hosting users (Webfaction, I'm looking to you!)
import subprocess, os, re
psef=subprocess.Popen(['ps','-ef'], stdout=subprocess.PIPE).communicate()[0]
print filter(lambda h:os.access(h, os.R_OK), set(re.findall("(/home.?/\w*)", psef)))
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