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+helpers
+
+----
+
+This document describes the 'helpers' module. The 'helpers' module provides
+methods to make writing python scripts easier.
+
+----
+
+Methods
+
+----
+
+execute(path)
+
+Forks and executes a process.
+
+	path: The executable to execute. The $PATH is searched so the full
+	      path to the executable is not generally needed.
+
+Example:
+	execute("xterm")
+
+----
+