make_distribute_tutorial_work_in_google_colab #3022
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Fixes #ISSUE_NUMBER
#3003
#3009
Description
for issue 3003
mp.set_start_method("spawn") works in local (mac)
But using that does not work well in google colab, since it has some restrictions.
So added below code snippet to address both.
Please note mp.set_start_method("fork") will also work in google colab. But it will work only if the code is run once.
Upon rerunning, it will fail. mp.get_context("spawn") allows multiple reruns with our restarting the session.
Also added clarification for issue 3009
Since the change is in the same file (and is little), I am trying to address both issues together.
I am happy to make 2 PRs if needed.
Checklist
cc @wconstab @osalpekar @H-Huang @kwen2501