Mailman 3 June 2006 - Python-announce-list

ANN: W3C batchvalidator script 1.6
by Christof Höke 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

what is it ---------- A short script which calls the W3C HTML Validator in "batch" mode. Adapted from a Perl version. changes since the last release ------------------------------ New option ``UPLOADFROMURL`` to retrieve files from e.g. a local server which the w3 validator may not be able to access. Useful if dynamic pages like .php or .jsp pages need to be validated. download -------- download "validate-1.6" - 060606 from http://cthedot.de/batchvalidator/ tested on Python 2.4 only but should work on other versions as it is really quite simple... Included is a (modified) httplib_multipart.py script (originally from http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Cookbook/Python/Recipe/146306) to be able to POST fields and files to an HTTP host as multipart/form-data. any comment will be appreciated, thanks christof

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ANN: Python Enthought Edition Version 0.9.7 Released
by Bryce Hendrix 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

Enthought is pleased to announce the release of Python Enthought Edition Version 0.9.7 (http://code.enthought.com/enthon/) -- a python distribution for Windows. 0.9.7 Release Notes: -------------------- Version 0.9.7 of Python Enthought Edition includes an update to version 1.0.7 of the Enthought Tool Suite (ETS) Package and bug fixes-- you can look at the release notes for this ETS version here: http://svn.enthought.com/downloads/enthought/changelog-release.1.0.7.html About Python Enthought Edition: ------------------------------- Python 2.3.5, Enthought Edition is a kitchen-sink-included Python distribution for Windows including the following packages out of the box: Numeric SciPy IPython Enthought Tool Suite wxPython PIL mingw f2py MayaVi Scientific Python VTK and many more... More information is available about all Open Source code written and released by Enthought, Inc. at http://code.enthought.com

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Pydev 1.1.0 Released
by Fabio Zadrozny 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

Hi All, Pydev and Pydev Extensions 1.1.0 have been released Details on Pydev Extensions: http://www.fabioz.com/pydev Details on Pydev: http://pydev.sf.net Details on its development: http://pydev.blogspot.com Release Highlights in Pydev Extensions: ----------------------------------------------------------------- - Bug-fixes Release Highlights in Pydev: ---------------------------------------------- - Startup is now faster for the plugin: actions, scripts, etc. are now all initialized in a separate thread - Indentation engine does not degrade as document grows - Multiple-string does not mess up highlighting anymore - code completion issue with {} solved - Ctrl+W: now expands the selection to cover the whole word where the cursor is - Assign to attributes (provided by Joel Hedlund) was expanded so that Ctrl+1 on method line provides it as a valid proposal - A Typing preferences page was created so that the main page now fits in lower resolutions What is PyDev? --------------------------- PyDev is a plugin that enables users to use Eclipse for Python and Jython development -- making Eclipse a first class Python IDE -- It comes with many goodies such as code completion, syntax highlighting, syntax analysis, refactor, debug and many others. Cheers, -- Fabio Zadrozny ------------------------------------------------------ Software Developer ESSS - Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software http://www.esss.com.br Pydev Extensions http://www.fabioz.com/pydev Pydev - Python Development Enviroment for Eclipse http://pydev.sf.net http://pydev.blogspot.com

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ANNOUNCE: Zenoss 0.20.0 Available
by Erik A. Dahl 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

Version 0.20.0 of Zenoss is available for download. This version adds native SNMP performance monitoring and a new install system. To download: http://www.zenoss.org/download Release Notes: http://dev.zenoss.org/trac/wiki/zenoss-0.20 ----------- Project Blurb: Zenoss is a powerful enterprise monitoring system written in Python/ Zope. Zenoss provides monitoring of organization-wide infrastructure in an integrated product. Key features include: - Monitoring across layers (network, servers, apps, environment...) - Monitoring across platforms (windows, linux, unix...) - Monitoring across perspectives (availability, performance, events, configuration) - Support for various collection methods (SNMP, WMI, SSH, Telnet) - Automated modeling of the IT environment - Role-based access/management through web portal - GPL License Enjoy, -EAD Erik Dahl

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ANN: Vancouver Python Workshop - keynote speakers announced
by Brian Quinlan 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

What's New? =========== We are pleased to announce the keynote speakers for this year's Vancouver Python Workshop: Guido van Rossum and Jim Hugunin. Guido van Rossum (Google) is the inventor of Python and has managed its growth and development for more than a decade. Guido was awarded the Free Software Foundation Award in 2002 and Dr.Dobb's 1999 Excellence in Programming Award. Today Guido works at Google, spending half of his time on Python. Jim Hugunin (Microsoft) is the creator of IronPython, Jython and Numeric Python. IronPython is Python for the .NET platform and integrates Python into Microsoft's .NET strategy. Jython is Python for the Java platform and was the second production quality implementation of Python. Numeric Python adapts Python to the needs of number crunching applications. Today, Jim works at Microsoft where he helps them adapt the .NET runtime to meet the needs of dynamic languages like Python. About the Vancouver Python Workshop =================================== The conference will begin with keynote addresses on August 4st. Further talks (and tutorials for beginners) will take place on August 5th and 6th. The Vancouver Python Workshop is a community organized conference designed for both the beginner and for the experienced Python programmer with: * tutorials for beginning programmers * advanced lectures for Python experts * case studies of Python in action * after-hours social events * informative keynote speakers * tracks on multimedia, Web development, education and more More information see: http://www.vanpyz.org/conference/ or contact Brian Quinlan at: brian(a)sweetapp.com Vancouver ========= In addition to the opportunity to learn and socialize with fellow Pythonistas, the Vancouver Python Workshop also gives visitors the opportunity to visit one of the most extraordinary cities in the world (1). For more information about traveling to Vancouver, see: http://www.vanpyz.org/conference/vancouver.html http://www.tourismvancouver.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Important dates =============== Talk proposals accepted: May 15th to June 15th Early registration (discounted): May 22nd to June 30th Normal registration: from July 1st Keynotes: August 4th Conference and tutorial dates: August 5th and 6th (1) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2299119.stm Cheers, Brian

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Linux Installation and Basic Configuration Training on June 13-17, 2006
by Global Knowledge Associates Inc. 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

Global Knowledge Associates, Inc. invites you to attend. Linux Installation and Basic Configuration (LNX101) Course Fee: 12,880.00 VAT Inc. Schedule: June 13-17,2006 Duration: 5 days Why Linux? a.. Other Considerations b.. Fragmentation c.. High Cost d.. Vendor Dominance? e.. The "Value" Proposition f.. Reliability g.. Scalability h.. Security i.. ROI j.. TCO k.. Course Format l.. Product Development m.. Structure n.. Objectives o.. Conventions p.. Introduction to LPI Labs q.. Introduction to Lab Solutions r.. Lab Conventions Linux Fundamentals a.. What is Linux? b.. The History of Linux c.. The Free Software Model d.. Proprietary Software Under Linux e.. The GNU General Public License f.. Lesser General Public License g.. Applying the GPL to Your Programs h.. Linux Features i.. Hardware j.. Loadable Device Modules k.. Software l.. GUI Window Managers m.. Programming Languages n.. Linux Advantages o.. GUIs Are Optional p.. Remote Administration is Easy q.. Rebooting is Uncommon r.. Viruses Are Almost Non-existent s.. Greater Security t.. Linux Limitations u.. Linux Distribution Mechanism v.. Linux Standards w.. FHS and LSB x.. Linux Documentation y.. The Linux Documentation Project z.. System Administration aa.. Operational (vs Administrative) Duties ab.. Administrative (vs Operational) Duties ac.. Support ad.. System Documentation ae.. Providing User Support Installing a Linux System a.. Installation Options b.. Getting Ready c.. Types of Servers and Workstations d.. Identify Your Hardware e.. Determine Network Settings f.. Installation g.. Installing From a CD-ROM h.. Creating a Boot Floppy i.. Installing From a Network j.. General Installation Steps k.. Install or Upgrade l.. Disk Partitioning m.. Swap Space n.. File System Types o.. extfs p.. extfs q.. ReiserFS r.. XFS s.. JFS t.. Partitioning the Drive u.. fdisk v.. Sample Allocation Plan w.. Drive and Partition Names x.. Commands y.. Partition Attributes z.. Partition ID Type aa.. The fdisk Procedure ab.. Other Partitioning Methods ac.. Software Choices ad.. Hardware Configuration ae.. System Settings af.. X Window System Installation ag.. Linux Boot Loaders ah.. The Cylinder Limit ai.. Boot Loaders: LILO, Grub, and LOADLIN aj.. LILO ak.. GRUB al.. LOADLIN am.. System Initialization an.. init and /etc/inittab ao.. Boot Sequence Hardware a.. Hardware b.. System Boot Procedure c.. Floppy Drives d.. IDE Drives e.. SCSI f.. SCSI Device Configuration g.. The SCSI BIOS h.. Peripheral Devices: AGP, ISA, and PCI i.. AGP j.. ISA k.. PCI Hot Swappable Hardware a.. USB b.. IEEE c.. PCMCIA and CardBus d.. Mobile Hardware e.. Other Peripherals f.. Addresses, Channels, and Ports g.. IRQ h.. I/O Addresses i.. DMA j.. COM Ports k.. Printer Ports (LPT) l.. SCSI Device Numbering m.. Adding and Configuring Devices n.. Devices and Drivers o.. ISA/Plug and Play p.. Hard Drives q.. Network Interface Controllers r.. Adding RAM s.. Modems t.. Audio Controllers u.. The Linux Kernel v.. The ALSA Project w.. OSS Commercial Sound Drivers x.. USB y.. USB Modules Linux Usage a.. Command Line Basics b.. Command Line Syntax c.. Common Commands d.. su and sudo e.. Navigating the Directory Tree f.. The ls Command g.. Hidden Files h.. The cd Command i.. The pwd Command j.. ViewingPermissions k.. Symbolic Links (symlinks) l.. Copying, Moving, and Removing Files m.. The cp Command n.. The mv Command o.. The rm Command p.. Creating and Deleting Directories q.. The Linux Shell r.. Profiles s.. Environment t.. Using the bash Shell u.. Command History and Editing v.. Recursive Commands w.. Background jobs x.. bash Scripting y.. Variables Getting Help a.. Documentation b.. man Pages and the man Command c.. Manual Entries d.. Related Commands e.. info Command f.. Documentation in /usr/doc g.. Online Documentation h.. Linux Documentation Project i.. Usenet Newsgroups j.. Newsgroup Archives k.. Hardcopy Documentation l.. System Information m.. Identifying the System n.. System Default Files o.. Identifying and Communicating with Active Users p.. Talking to Users q.. Login Prompts r.. Finding Files s.. The find Command t.. The locate Command u.. Locating Commands v.. Interpreting Files Linux Text Editors a.. Linux Text Editors b.. Basic vi c.. vi modes d.. Moving Within a File e.. Global Replacement and Regular Expressions f.. The set Command g.. The exrc File h.. Executing Commands File Systems a.. File System Structure b.. File System Types c.. Making a File System d.. Mounting a File System e.. Command Line Mounting f.. Mounting with /etc/fstab g.. Mounting Microsoft (MS-DOS) Partitions h.. Unmounting Partitions i.. Checking File Systems j.. Mounting Removable Media in a GUI k.. Managing File Systems l.. Kernel File Cache m.. The lost+found Directory n.. Corrupt File Systems o.. File System Configuration Files p.. Utilities q.. Free Disk r.. Disk Usage s.. Quota t.. User Disk Quota u.. Getting a Report on a User's Quota Status v.. Turning on Quota at Boot Time w.. Maintaining Quota x.. The /proc File System y.. porocmeter Files and Directories a.. File System Structure b.. Standard Directories c.. FHS Data Types d.. Data Sharing e.. Data Modification f.. The Linux File System g.. Long Directory Listing h.. Browsing Files in a GUI i.. Access Control j.. Overview k.. Opening a file l.. File and Directory Permission m.. File Manipulation Permissions n.. Seting User and Group IDs o.. The Sticky Bit p.. File Permission Commands q.. The chmod Command r.. The chattr Command s.. Permissions and Ownership in a GUI t.. File-related Commands u.. Links v.. Why Use Links? w.. The ln Command x.. Hard Link y.. Symbolic Link The X Window System a.. The X Window System b.. X Client/Server Model c.. Gathering Information d.. Video Card e.. Monitor f.. Installing XFree g.. Checking Your System with Xinstallsh h.. Obtain Necessary Files i.. Installing Over an Existing X Installation j.. Configuring the X Window System k.. XFSetup l.. SaX m.. Starting Your X Window System n.. The xvidtune Utility o.. The Xresources File p.. Remote X Clients q.. Xhost r.. X Stations and X Terminals s.. Installing and Managing Fonts Under X t.. Understanding the Font Path u.. Adding Directories to the Font Path v.. Font Servers w.. Window Managers/Desktop Environments x.. xdm y.. Modifying xdm z.. Configuring and Using KDE aa.. KDE Install ab.. KDM ac.. Configuring and Using GNOME ad.. GDM ae.. Terminal Emulators Package Management a.. About Package Managers b.. Red Hat Package Managers (RPM) c.. Package Names d.. RPM Commands e.. The rpmrc File f.. Debian Package Manager g.. dselect h.. apt i.. Non-Debian Packages - alien j.. Installing Software from Source k.. Unpacking the Tarball l.. tar m.. gzip and gunzip n.. configure o.. make and make install p.. Using Packages Without a Package Manager Managing Shared Libraries a.. Managing Shared Libraries b.. System Library File Names and Locations c.. The libc and ldso/ld-linuxso Libraries d.. Updating libc et al e.. Other Files Related to Shared Libraries f.. Commands Related to System Libraries g.. Installing and Supporting Multiple Versions of a Shared Library h.. Over-riding the Shared Library Loading Mechanism i.. Errors Related to Missing or Damaged Shared Libraries Text Processing a.. Text Processing b.. The grep Family c.. Regular Expressions d.. Filters e.. sed f.. Redirecting Input and Output g.. Input h.. Output i.. Pipes j.. Errors Processes a.. Objective b.. Processes c.. The Linux Kernel d.. Programs and Processes e.. Daemons and Zombies f.. Key Attributes of a Process g.. Running Processes h.. Checking on Processes i.. Running top j.. nice and renice k.. Signals l.. Sending Signals m.. Intercepting Signals n.. Scheduling Processes o.. The at Command p.. Listing and Deleting at Jobs q.. The crontab Command r.. Administering at and crontab ENROLL NOW! 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PyGreSQL 3.8.1 released
by D'Arcy J.M. Cain 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

PyGreSQL v3.8.1 has been released. It is available at: ftp://ftp.PyGreSQL.org/pub/distrib/PyGreSQL-3.8.1.tgz. If you are running NetBSD, look in the packages directory under databases. There is also a package in the FreeBSD ports collection. Please refer to http://pygresql.org/changelog.html for things that have changed in this version. Please refer to http://pygresql.org/readme.html for general information. -- D'Arcy J.M. Cain PyGreSQL Development Group http://www.PyGreSQL.org

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RELEASE: twill 0.8.5
by Titus Brown 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

ANNOUNCING twill v0.8.5. twill is a simple language for browsing the Web. It's designed for automated testing of Web sites, but it can be used to interact with Web sites in a variety of ways. In particular, twill supports form submission, cookies, redirects, and HTTP authentication. A twill script to use the "I'm feeling lucky" button on Google looks like this: setlocal query "twill Python" go http://www.google.com/ fv 1 q $query submit btnI # use the "I'm feeling lucky" button show (Note that using this script abuses Google's Terms of Service. So don't.) This is the tenth public release of twill, version 0.8.5. You can install twill with easy_install, or download this release at http://darcs.idyll.org/~t/projects/twill-0.8.5.tar.gz Documentation is included in the .tar.gz and is also online at http://twill.idyll.org/ Miscellaneous details: twill is implemented in Python and uses pyparsing and mechanize. In addition to the existing simple command language, twill can easily be extended with Python. twill also provides a fairly simple and well-documented wrapper around mechanize. twill does not understand JavaScript, I'm sorry to say. --- Significant changes with 0.8.5: * Added 'formfill', 'dirstack', 'csv_iterate', 'dns_check' extension modules; * Fixed several https problems; And, of course, there were the usual major and minor bug fixes. This is a much more robust release than any of the previous ones!

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New Python User group in Montreal
by pierreth 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

Hello, I am starting a new Python user group in the Montreal area. To do so, I started a yahoo group on the subject at http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/python-montreal. So welcome! I taught it would be cool to be a French speaking user group. I hope the language won't be a problem for you. Your comments are welcome. ----------------------------------- Pierre

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[ANN] ConfigObj 4.3.2 Released
by Fuzzyman 05 Jun '06

05 Jun '06

`ConfigObj 4.3.2 <http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/configobj.html>`_ has just been released. You can download it from `configobj-4.3.2.zip <http://www.voidspace.org.uk/cgi-bin/voidspace/downman.py?file=configobj-4.3…>`_. ConfigObj is a config file reader and writer. It has *many* features, but the main one is that it is simple to use. Its features include : * Nested sections (subsections), to any level * List values * Multiple line values * String interpolation (substitution) * Integrated with a powerful validation system - including automatic type checking/conversion - repeated sections - and allowing default values * All comments in the file are preserved * The order of keys/sections is preserved * No external dependencies * Full Unicode support * A powerful ``unrepr`` mode for storing basic datatypes This is a bugfix and minor feature enhancement release. There is a bugfix in `unrepr mode <http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/configobj.html#unrepr-mode>`_, and exception handling has been improved. The full changelog is : Changed error handling, if parsing finds a single error then that error will be re-raised. That error will still have an ``errors`` and a ``config`` attribute. That means the error will be more comprehensible. Fixed bug where '\n' terminated files could be truncated. Bugfix in ``unrepr`` mode, it couldn't handle '#' in values. (Thanks to Philippe Normand for the report.) As a consequence of this fix, ConfigObj doesn't now keep inline comments in ``unrepr`` mode. This is because the parser in the `compiler package <http://docs.python.org/lib/compiler.html>`_ doesn't keep comments. {sm;:-)} Error messages are now more useful. They tell you the number of parsing errors and the line number of the first error. (In the case of multiple errors.) Line numbers in exceptions now start at 1, not 0. Errors in ``unrepr`` mode are now handled the same way as in the normal mode. The errors stored will be an ``UnreprError``. There is also a proposal to support `PEP 292 <http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0292/>`_ string substitution (which is much better). This will be the target of the next release of **ConfigObj**.

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