[mod_python] How to keep globals

I was noticing in the FAQ on maintaining a persistent MySQL DB 
connection, that while there is a single global db connection, on each 
request a new call to db.cursor() is made. What are the 
advantages/disadvantages to making the cursor global as well and using 
the same cursor for each request?

Also, since the db connection is never explicitly closed, will it be 
closed when/if the apache process dies? (mpm = prefork)

David

Nick wrote:
> That was me.  I would recommend keeping the global in the module
> namespace that contains your handler code.  You can check every request
> to see if you're still connected.  Also, see the FAQ for a more complex
> setup:
> 
> http://modpython.org/FAQ/faqw.py?req=show&file=faq03.003.htp
> 
> Nick
> 
> On Fri, 2004-11-26 at 14:39 -0700, Trevor West wrote:
> 
>>When I was asking about my database problems. Someone mentioned to me 
>>that they kept a single global database connection and just pulled 
>>cursers off that. And while I know how to do that in the context of a 
>>thick client add (we build a big app with wxPython), I'm not sure how to 
>>keep globals in apache other than using the session. I've seen lots of 
>>examples on the web but none of it seems to make much sense...
>>
>>Cheers
>>
>>Trevor
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