Mailman 3 October 2011 - pydotorg-www

New Members to Membership Roster Web Page – Please Add
by Pat Campbell Jan. 24, 2012

Jan. 24, 2012

Hi Pydotorg Team: Please add the July 2011 new members to the members’ web page at http://www.python.org/psf/members/ *July 2011 - New Nominated Members:* Giovanni Bajo Massimo DiPierro Mike Driscoll Alex Gaynor Asheesh Laroia Jessica McKellar Tetsuya Morimoto Paulo Nuin Audrey Roy Gavin M. Roy If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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2011 PSF Community Service Award webpage - Please Update
by Pat Campbell Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

Hi Pydotorg: Could you please update the “Python Software Foundation Community Awards” at http://www.python.org/community/awards/psf-awards/ with the following information? *September 2011* The following awards were announced on October 4, 2011 in a *PSF blog article*: · *Arc Riley **was awarded in recognition of his dedicated long-term support of the PSF’s Summer of Code activities and domain management. * *· **Nick Coghlan **was awarded in recognition of his outstanding core development *work and technical leadership, particularly with reference to the core-mentorship list.** The Python Software Foundation is pleased to recognize Arc and Nick’s contributions to the community.** *April 2011* The following awards were announced on October 3, 2011 in a *PSF blog article*: · *Laura Creighton* *was awarded in recognition of her continuous efforts in making community events happen and especially for her work with the PyPy team.* *· **Tarek Ziade' **was awarded in recognition of his hard work on getting Python packaging back on track, maintaining distutils, forking setuptools into distribute, and working on a new package manager called pip. * The Python Software Foundation is pleased to recognize Laura and Tarek’s contributions to the community. *January 2011* The following awards were announced on September 29, 2011 in a *PSF blog article*: · *Van Lindberg **was awarded in recognition of his *leadership work on PyCon for the past two years as well as the pro bono work done for the PSF over the years. *· **Benjamin Peterson **was awarded in recognition of his *work as release manager and the numerous contributions to the Python Core.** The Python Software Foundation is pleased to recognize Van and Benjamin’s contributions to the community.** Thanks a whole lot, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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Recently requested several Items to be posted online
by Pat Campbell Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

Hi Pydotorg Team: I have recently requested to have several items posted online and the requested items have not been posted. In the past, most request are usually done within a week of the request. Is there some kind of an issue? I hope everything is okay :). Please let me know if I need to re-submit the items that are in need of replacing the current out-of-date online material. Thanks in advance, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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Update April 18, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes - Section 10
by Pat Campbell Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

Hi Pydotorg Team: Could you please update the April 18, 2011 board meeting minutes? http://www.python.org/psf/records/board/minutes/2011-04-18/ *Section 10 2011-Q2 Community Service Award Nominations* Please update the above section of the minutes to read: Two Nominees for the 2011 - 2nd Quarter PSF Community Service Award were selected. ***RESOLVED**, that the 2011 – 2Q recipients of the Community Service Award are Tarek *Ziadé and Laura Creighton. Approved, 10-0-1. Thanks, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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PSF Committees - webpage - please update
by Pat Campbell Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

Hi Pydotorg: 1. Could you please replace the following information on the *PSF Committees * webpage at http://www.python.org/psf/committees/ under the heading: “Active Committees, Infrastructure Committee (IC)” from: Infrastructure Committee (IC) <http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id4> *Formed:* March 24, 2005 *Chairman:* Brett Cannon *Members:* Brett Cannon (brett at python.org), Richard Jones (richard at python.org), A.M. Kuchling (amk at amk.ca), Martin v. Löwis (martin at v.loewis.de), Barry Warsaw (barry at python.org), Thomas Wouters (thomas at python.org) *Mailing List:* infrastructure at python.org<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/infrastructure> This committee works on making concrete plans for improving python.orginfrastructure and to address technical infrastructure broadly. The board created this committee at a special meeting on March 24 2005. *The information on the webpage should read:* Infrastructure Committee (IC) <http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id4> *Formed:* April 2010 *Chairman:* Sean Reifschneider *Members:* Sean Reifschneider (jafo at tummy.com) *Mailing List:* infrastructure at python.org<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/infrastructure> This committee works on making concrete plans for improving python.orginfrastructure and to address technical infrastructure broadly. The board created this committee at a special meeting on March 24 2005. Current resolution: April 2010 *RESOLVED*, that Sean Reifschneider be appointed chairman of the Infrastructure Committee. Establishing resolution: Unavailable 2. Could you please add the following information to the *PSF Committees*webpage at http://www.python.org/psf/committees/ under the heading: “Active Committees, Outreach & Education Committee (OREC)”: Outreach & Education Committee (OREC)<http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id5> *Formed:* June 27, 2011 *Chairman:* David Mertz *Members:* David Mertz (mertz at gnosis.cx), Gloria Jacobs (strangest at comcast.net), Jessica McKellar (jessica.mckellar at gmail.com), Daniel Greenfeld (pydanny at gmail.com), Audrey Roy (audreyr at pyladies.com), Ned Batchelder (ned at nedbatchelder.com), Asheesh Laroia (asheesh at asheesh.org ), Simon Law (sfllaw at sfllaw.ca ), and Yannick Gingras (ygingras at ygingras.net). *Mailing List:* outreach-and-education(a)python.org Establishing resolution: *RESOLVED*, that the PSF form an official "Outreach and Education" project management committee with the goals of identifying key initiatives, programs and subjects in this domain that the PSF can assist, fund or help guide. This committee will make recommendations to the membership, the board and its committees and act as a guiding hand for the PSF in this domain. The committee will be chaired by David Mertz (PSF Director). The initial membership will be the following individuals: Gloria Jacobs (PSF Director), Jessica McKellar, Daniel Greenfeld, Audrey Roy, Ned Batchelder, Asheesh Laroia, Simon Law and Yannick Gingras. 3. Could you please add the following information to the *PSF Committees*webpage at http://www.python.org/psf/committees/ under the heading: “Active Committees, Sprint Committee (SC)”: Sprint Committee (SC) <http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id5> *Formed:* May 10, 2010 *Chairman:* Jesse Noller *Members:* Jesse Noller (jnoller at gmail.com), Alex Gaynor (alex.gaynor at gmail.com), Brian Curtin (brian.curtin at gmail.com), Geremy Condra (debatem1 at gmail.com), Catherine Devlin (catherine.devlin at gmail.com), Doug Napoleone (doug.napoleone at gmail.com), Jack Diederich (jackdiedat @gmail.com), Jacob Kaplan-Moss (jacob at jacobian.org), Kelsey Hightower (kelsey.hightower at gmail.com), James Mills (unknown), R. David Murray (r. david rdmurray at bitdance.com) *Mailing List:* sprints(a)python.org The committee will be responsible for the coordination and review and approval of sprint proposals. Establishing resolution: *RESOLVED*, that the Board approves the creation of a specific "Targeted Sprint Committee" and allocates a yearly budget of 5000 USD for the funding of targeted, community based sprints with Jesse Noller as the initial Chairman, and additional members as needed per project requirements and approved by the board. 4. Could you please replace the following information on the *PSF Committees * webpage at http://www.python.org/psf/committees/ under the heading: “Active Committees, Trademarks Committee (TMC)” from: Trademarks Committee (TMC) <http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id5> *Formed:* November 10, 2008 *Chairman:* James Tauber *Members:* David Goodger (goodger at python.org), Marc-Andre Lemburg (mal at egenix.com), Van Lindberg (van.lindberg at gmail.com), David Mertz (mertz at gnosis.cx), Doug Napoleone (doug.napoleone at gmail.com), James Tauber (jtauber at jtauber.com), Trevor Toenjes (ttoenjes at gmail.com) *Mailing List:* psf-trademarks at python.org<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/psf-trademarks> This committee assesses actual and proposed uses of the Python trademarks. See the PSF Trademark Usage Policy <http://www.python.org/psf/trademarks/>. Establishing resolution: *RESOLVED*, that a Project Management Committee designated the "Trademarks Committee" (TMC) be formed with David Goodger, Marc-Andre Lemburg, Van Lindberg, David Mertz, Doug Napoleone, James Tauber and Trevor Toenjes as initial members, and James Tauber as the initial chairman, and that the Trademarks Committee shall, when so instructed by the PSF Board, assess trademarks for compliance with the current PSF Trademark Usage Policy and advise the PSF Board on what action, if any, to take. *The information on the webpage should read:* Trademarks Committee (TMC) <http://www.python.org/psf/committees/#id5> *Formed:* November 10, 2008 *Chairman:* David Mertz *Members:* Chair David Mertz (mertz at gnosis.cx), David Goodger (goodger at python.org), Marc-Andre Lemburg (mal at egenix.com), Doug Napoleone (doug.napoleone at gmail.com), James Tauber (jtauber at jtauber.com) *Mailing List:* psf-trademarks at python.org<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/psf-trademarks> This committee assesses actual and proposed uses of the Python trademarks. See the PSF Trademark Usage Policy <http://www.python.org/psf/trademarks/>. Current resolution: (July 2010) *RESOLVED*, that the Board reauthorize the Trademarks Committee, with a membership consisting of Chair David Mertz, and members Marc-Andre Lemburg, David Goodger, James Tauber, Doug Napoleone. Further resolve that the Chair shall be authorized to appoint or remove such advisors to the committee as s/he sees fit, where advisors may offer advice to the committee on legal or technical issues but shall not vote in discussions nor count towards quorum. Establishing resolution: *RESOLVED*, that a Project Management Committee designated the "Trademarks Committee" (TMC) be formed with David Goodger, Marc-Andre Lemburg, Van Lindberg, David Mertz, Doug Napoleone, James Tauber and Trevor Toenjes as initial members, and James Tauber as the initial chairman, and that the Trademarks Committee shall, when so instructed by the PSF Board, assess trademarks for compliance with the current PSF Trademark Usage Policy and advise the PSF Board on what action, if any, to take. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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PSF- Board Meeting Minutes -Approved- September 2011 - Please Post Online
by Pat Campbell Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Hello Pydotorg: Could you please post the following "PSF board meeting minutes" online, http://www.python.org/psf/records/board/minutes/ at the usual web locations: please see the attachments for the approved board meeting minutes for September 2011. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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Board Resolutions from July through September 2011 Board Meetings - Please Post Online
by Pat Campbell Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Hi pydotorg team: Could you please add the following board resolutions from the July through September 2011 board meeting to this web page: http://www.python.org/psf/records/board/resolutions/ Please see the list of board resolutions to be added below: **RESOLVED**, that the 2011 - Q3 PSF Community Service Award be made to Nick Coghlan and Arc Riley. Approved 10-0-0 by IRC vote, 19 September 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF provide grant funding of $3000 to Chris McDonough to port WebOB to Python 3 which is set to begin on 10/01/2011 and finish on 10/31/2011. And, payment for his work shall be received on or before 11/30/2011. Approved 10-0-0 by IRC vote, 19 September 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF provide permission to the China Python User Group to use the PyCon name in support of their efforts to organize a PyCon China conference. Approved 10-0-0 by IRC vote, 19 September 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of USD 750 to the PyTexas 2011 organizers for the 2011 PyTexas Conference to be held from September 10-11th in College Station, Texas, USA. Approved 10-0-0 by IRC vote, 19 September 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of USD 750 to the PyCon PL 2011 organizers for the 2011 PyCon PL Conference to be held from September 22th to September 25th in Kielce, Poland. Approved 10-0-0 by IRC vote, 19 September 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF approve the 2012 PyCon budget presented by J. Noller. http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/psf-board/2011-August/015283.html http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/psf-board/2011-August/015282.html Approved 9-0-2 by IRC vote, 15 August 2011. **RESOLVED**, that The Outreach and Education Committee shall have authority to authorize PSF expenditure of up to US$5000 per calendar year, to be spent and divided as the Committee determines it best assists in promoting diversity with Python communities. Any commitment of PSF funds by the Committee shall be subject to the voting procedure adopted by the Committee and set forth in its July 2011 Committee report ( http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/psf-board/2011-July/015026.html) Approved 7-3-1 by IRC vote, 15 August 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of US$1600 to the organizers of the Python Brazil 2011 conference to be held from September 29th to October 1st in São Paulo. Approved 10-0-1 by IRC vote, 15 August 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of US$1500 to the organizers of the PyCon UK 2011 conference to be held from September 24th to September 25th in Coventry UK. Approved 11-0-0 by IRC vote, 15 August 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of US$1500 to the organizers of the PyCon DE 2011 conference. Approved 10-0-1 by IRC vote, 18 July 2011. **RESOLVED**, that the PSF offers a grant of US$1500 to the organizers of the PyCon Ireland 2011 conference. Approved 9-0-1 by IRC vote, 18 July 2011. Thanks, Pat -- Pat Campbell PSF Administrator/Secretary patcam(a)python.org

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Fwd: wiki.python.org
by Jesse Noller Nov. 2, 2011

Nov. 2, 2011

FYI; from a user ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Donald Stufft <donald.stufft(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM Subject: wiki.python.org To: jnoller(a)python.org Hello! I had asked your wife if you had anything to do with the python.org website and she said you did and directed me to email you. On wiki.python.org the logo in the top left should take you back to http://python.org/. There doesn't currently appear to be an easy way to get back, and there is a "Front Page" link already in the navigation for going to the front page of the wiki. Alternatively some sort of "Return to Python.org" Link in the same approximate location would also suffice. Thanks for your Time! Donald Stufft

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Re: [pydotorg-www] do you still accept success stories?
by Michael Foord Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Hello, Pythonology administers the "Python Success Stories" section of the Python.org website, so we aren't currently accepting new success stories. All the best, Michael Foord On 5 Oct 2011, at 23:46, How Wong wrote: > Pythonology no longer accepts stories. Does Python.org still accept stories? > > > -- > "Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness" -- http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ May you do good and not evil May you find forgiveness for yourself and forgive others May you share freely, never taking more than you give. -- the sqlite blessing http://www.sqlite.org/different.html

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pydotorg patches (Was: Fwd: wiki.python.org)
by anatoly techtonik Oct. 29, 2011

Oct. 29, 2011

On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 5:45 PM, Brian Curtin <brian.curtin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 05:13, anatoly techtonik <techtonik(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> FWIW, we are all developers and it's strange that people send reports >> instead of patches. Something is wrong here. I suspect it is >> insufficient exposure of source code running the site. There is a >> Code-In coming - it might be a good idea to suggest improvements in >> this area for the challenge. > > Not everyone has the time or interest to submit patches. I *know* you > know this, as we've interacted on mailing lists and the bug tracker > for a while now. Merely repeating the fact won't help it. The root cause is not 'not everyone has time', but 'not everyone has _that much_ time'. This is how that time is spent: 1. Discover the source code for the site 2. Discover the thing that is wrong 3. Find a way how to fix the thing 4. Submit the patch I would like to propose (to PSF, probably) - the following study. Fetch people running outside in a corridor and ask them to change something on the website. Then measure the time they spent trying to figure out how to do this without asking questions. I guess more than half of them will give up at point 1. > However a person wants to notify us of an issue is better than not > notifying us at all. That's true. I wonder if the percentage of those who do this is below 0.1%, because some issues were reported only by subscribers of this list and even me - who doesn't visit Python website very often? =) Anyway, if there are any people interested in helping with an editor for static files, I can prepare a more detailed Roadmap/Outline that can be useful for Code-In or Jesse's sprints. http://code.google.com/p/pydotorg/issues/detail?id=6 But I need somebody to ping me periodically, or I lose the motivation. -- anatoly t.

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