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This fix suggested by Gemini resolves an error that occurs on some newer versions of python (specifically the one in Debian 13)
joshanne
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Mar 19, 2026
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Hi @tmagik - thanks for this PR.
I can see at some point after python 3.12.2 and 3.14.x the function get_start_method starts returning forkserver instead of None (at least on my ubuntu machine).
I've tested this change on both, it works as i would expect.
I can try help get this merged as its own changeset, but could you update:
- Rename the PR to something more in line with what you've changed - in this case, fix main from (re)setting the multiprocessing start method.
- Drop the additional commits (I understand you may be using them but they've made your PR dependent on those changes)
This is more of a conditional approval at this stage.
Thanks
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This adds to #115 and fixes a startup issue on Debian 13 (and probably recent fedora as well)