Mailman 3 October 2009 - Python-announce-list

PyCon 2010 US - Call For Tutorials Ending Soon
by Greg Lindstrom 13 Oct '09

13 Oct '09

The period to submit proposals to teach a tutorial at PyCon 2010 US ends on Sunday, October 18th. There is still time for you to get a proposal on your favorite Python topic and teach a 3-hour class (with breaks and refreshments) to your colleagues on the Wednesday or Thursday before the conference ("Tutorial Days"). An example proposal (and a blank template) can be found at http://us.pycon.org/2010/tutorials/proposals/ . Thanks! Greg Lindstrom

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Roundup Release 1.4.10
by Ralf Schlatterbeck 13 Oct '09

13 Oct '09

I'm proud to release version 1.4.10 of Roundup which fixes some bugs: [thanks to Richard for walking me through the release process] - Minor update of doc/developers.txt to point to the new resources on www.roundup-tracker.org (Bernhard Reiter) - Small CSS improvements regaring the search box (thanks Thomas Arendsan Hein) (issue 2550589) - Indexers behaviour made more consistent regarding length of indexed words and stopwords (thanks Thomas Arendsen Hein, Bernhard Reiter)(issue 2550584) - fixed typos in the installation instructions (thanks Thomas Arendsen Hein) (issue 2550573) - New config option csv_field_size: Pythons csv module (which is used for export/import) has a new field size limit starting with python2.5. We now issue a warning during export if the limit is too small and use the csv_field_size configuration during import to set the limit for the csv module. - Small fix for CGI-handling of XMLRPC requests for python2.4, this worked only for 2.5 and beyond due to a change in the xmlrpc interface in python - Document filter method of xmlrpc interface - Fix interaction of SSL and XMLRPC, now XMLRPC works with SSL If you're upgrading from an older version of Roundup you *must* follow the "Software Upgrade" guidelines given in the maintenance documentation. Roundup requires python 2.3 or later (but not 3+) for correct operation. To give Roundup a try, just download (see below), unpack and run:: roundup-demo Release info and download page: http://cheeseshop.python.org/pypi/roundup Source and documentation is available at the website: http://roundup.sourceforge.net/ Mailing lists - the place to ask questions: http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=31577 About Roundup ============= Roundup is a simple-to-use and -install issue-tracking system with command-line, web and e-mail interfaces. It is based on the winning design from Ka-Ping Yee in the Software Carpentry "Track" design competition. Note: Ping is not responsible for this project. The contact for this project is richard(a)users.sourceforge.net. Roundup manages a number of issues (with flexible properties such as "description", "priority", and so on) and provides the ability to: (a) submit new issues, (b) find and edit existing issues, and (c) discuss issues with other participants. The system will facilitate communication among the participants by managing discussions and notifying interested parties when issues are edited. One of the major design goals for Roundup that it be simple to get going. Roundup is therefore usable "out of the box" with any python 2.3+ (but not 3+) installation. It doesn't even need to be "installed" to be operational, though an install script is provided. It comes with two issue tracker templates (a classic bug/feature tracker and a minimal skeleton) and four database back-ends (anydbm, sqlite, mysql and postgresql). -- Dr. Ralf Schlatterbeck Tel: +43/2243/26465-16 Open Source Consulting Fax: +43/2243/26465-23 Reichergasse 131 www: http://www.runtux.com A-3411 Weidling email: office(a)runtux.com osAlliance member email: rsc(a)osalliance.com

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Docutils 0.6 released
by grubert＠users.sourceforge.net 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

Good morning, Release 0.6 is out. Changes are : * Two new writers for ODT and manpage (so there is no excuse for python software not having a manpage anymore). * Python2.2 is no longer supported. Release 0.6 is compatible with Python versions from 2.3 up to 2.6 and convertible to 3.1 code. * The "newlatex" writer is orphaned. * The LaTeX2e writer sports templates now and is the most active worked on part. There might be some suprises due to new defaults, but we tried to minimize breakage and choose sensible defaults. * The HTML writer supports a comma separated list of stylesheets. * Some changes to reStructuredText many thanks to all contributors. have a nice start into a new week. engelbert

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ANN: next pyCologne meeting 14.10.2009 18:30 p.m.
by Christopher Arndt 11 Oct '09

11 Oct '09

[German announcement, forwarded from pyCologne mailing list] Hallo liebe Pythonfreunde, das nächste Treffen von pyCologne, der Kölner Python-UserGroup, findet statt: Datum: Mittwoch, den 14.10.2009 Uhrzeit: 18:30 Uhr c.t. Ort: Pool 0.14, Benutzerrechenzentrum (RRZK-B) der Universität Köln, Berrenrather Str. 136, 50937 Köln Programm: - Google Wave (Andi Albrecht, Florian Scheel) Ab ca. 20:30 Uhr werden wir den Abend gemütlich in einem nahe gelegenen Restaurant/Kneipe ausklingen lassen (al Caminetto - Berrenratherstrasse 202). Weitere Information zu pyCologne, inkl. Wegbeschreibung, Fotos und Protokollen vergangener Treffen usw., findet ihr auf unserer Seite im deutschen Python Wiki: http://wiki.python.de/pyCologne [momentan erreichbar unter: http://wiki.python-forum.de/pyCologne Chris] Viele Grüße, Thomas

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[ANN] Leipzig Python User Group - Meeting, October 13, 2009, 08:00pm
by Mike Müller 11 Oct '09

11 Oct '09

=== Leipzig Python User Group === We will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 pm at the training center of Python Academy in Leipzig, Germany ( http://www.python-academy.com/center/find.html ). Food and soft drinks are provided. Please send a short confirmation mail to info(a)python-academy.de, so we can prepare appropriately. Everybody who uses Python, plans to do so or is interested in learning more about the language is encouraged to participate. While the meeting language will be mainly German, we will provide English translation if needed. Current information about the meetings are at http://www.python-academy.com/user-group . Mike == Leipzig Python User Group === Wir treffen uns am Dienstag, 13.10.2009 um 20:00 Uhr im Schulungszentrum der Python Academy in Leipzig ( http://www.python-academy.de/Schulungszentrum/anfahrt.html ). Für das leibliche Wohl wird gesorgt. Eine Anmeldung unter info(a)python-academy.de wäre nett, damit wir genug Essen besorgen können. Willkommen ist jeder, der Interesse an Python hat, die Sprache bereits nutzt oder nutzen möchte. Aktuelle Informationen zu den Treffen sind unter http://www.python-academy.de/User-Group zu finden. Viele Grüße Mike

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Distribute 0.6.4 released
by Tarek Ziadé 10 Oct '09

10 Oct '09

On behalf of the Distribute team I am happy to announce the release of Distribute 0.6.4. == What is Distribute == Distribute is a fork of the Setuptools project. Distribute is intended to replace Setuptools as the standard method for working with Python module distributions, on the top of Distutils. == What's new in 0.6.4 == - This release is now compatible with zc.buildout, as long as you use the special bootstrap.py file provided at http://nightly.ziade.org/bootstrap.py - A new "upload_docs" command to easily upload project documentation to PyPI's http://packages.python.org was added. As a matter of fact, Distribute documentation uses it and is now available at : http://packages.python.org/distribute - A bug was fixed in the bootstrapping process (IOError: Could not build the egg) The release is available at PyPI, together with the installation instructions: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/distribute == What's next == The next release in the 0.6.x will continue the work on fixing bugs. The roadmap of the project is here: http://packages.python.org/distribute/roadmap.html == feedback == bug tracker: http://bitbucket.org/tarek/distribute/issues mailing list : distutils-sig(a)python.org Regards Tarek -- Tarek Ziadé | http://ziade.org | オープンソースはすごい! | 开源传万世，因有你参与

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rst2pdf version 0.12 released!
by Roberto Alsina 10 Oct '09

10 Oct '09

It's my pleasure to announce the release of rst2pdf version 0.12, available at http://code.google.com/p/rst2pdf/downloads/list Rst2pdf is a tool to generate PDF files directly from restructured text sources via reportlab. Rst2pdf aims to support the full restructured text feature set, and is very close to that goal, while also including some of the more experimental features, like a source code directive with syntax highlighting and math notation support with LaTeX-like syntax. It supports embedding arbitrary fonts, both True Type and PS Type 1, both raster and vector images (including SVG and PDF), page transition effects, multiple, flexible page layouts, cascading styles, and much, much more. This version includes many bugfixes and **MANY** new features compared to the previous 0.11 version, including but not limited to better styling, integration with `sphinx <http://sphinx.pocoo.org>`_, a very raw, preliminar graphical frontend called bookrest, and a much more powerful tables implementation. In fact, this release has so much new code it needs testers! I would consider it beta quality, and may (probably will) have some rough spots. You can find more information about rst2pdf in its home page (http://rst2pdf.googlecode.com), and ask anything you want in the rst2pdf- discuss mailing list (http://groups.google.com/group/rst2pdf-discuss) A list of improvements and changes in this version is just too long, but is available at the `changelog <http://code.google.com/p/rst2pdf/source/browse/branches/0.12/CHANGES.txt>`_ I hope you enjoy this program! -- ("\''/").__..-''"`-. . Roberto Alsina `9_ 9 ) `-. ( ).`-._.`) KDE Developer (MFCH) (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._`. " -.-' http://lateral.netmanagers.com.ar _..`-'_..-_/ /-'_.' The 6,855th most popular site of Slovenia (l)-'' ((i).' ((!.' according to alexa.com (27/5/2007)

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October 16 Scientific Computing with Python Webinar: Traits
by Amenity Applewhite 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Friday, October 16: Traits SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING WITH PYTHON WEBINAR Hello! It's already time for our October Scientific Computing with Python webinar! This month we'll be handling Traits, one of our most popular training topics. Traits: Expanding the Power of Attributes An essential component of the open source Enthought Tool Suite, The Traits package is at the center of all development we do at Enthought. In fact, it has changed the mental model we use for programming in the already extremely efficient Python programming language. Briefly, a trait is a type definition that can be used for normal Python object attributes, giving the attributes some additional characteristics: initialization, validation, delegation, notification, and (optionally) visualization (GUIs). In this webinar we will provide an introduction to Traits by walking through several examples that show what you can do with Traits. Scientific Computing With Python Webinar: Traits October 16 1pm CDT/6pm UTC Register at GoToMeeting We hope to see you there! Also, don't forget that this free event is open to the public. Use the link at the bottom of this email to forward an invitation to your friends and colleagues. As always, feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or suggestions for future webinar topics. Have a great weekend, The Enthought Team Enthought, Inc. Quick Links www.enthought.com code.enthought.com Facebook Blog Forward email This email was sent to leah(a)enthought.com by amenity(a)enthought.com. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Enthought, Inc. | 515 Congress Ave. | Suite 2100 | Austin | TX | 78701

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gevent 0.11.0 released
by Denis 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

gevent is a coroutine-based Python networking library that uses greenlet to provide a high-level synchronous API on top of libevent event loop. Features include: * convenient API around greenlets * familiar synchronization primitives (Event, Queue) * socket module that cooperates * WSGI server on top of libevent-http * DNS requests done through libevent-dns * Monkey patching utility to get pure Python modules to cooperate Home: http://gevent.org PyPI: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/gevent Version 0.11.0 has a number of fixes and improvements compared to 0.10.0 The full changelog is available here: http://gevent.org/changelog.html#version-0-11-0 Thanks to Jason Toffaletti for implementing cooperative DNS functions.

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Testoob 1.15 released
by orip 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

Testoob is the advanced Python test runner and testing framework that spices up any existing unittest test suite. Home: http://code.google.com/p/testoob Version 1.15 (Oct. 2009) adds better Python 2.6, IronPython, and Jython support, as well as test coverage improvements, better color support, and some new options and bugfixes. *nix and Windows are fully supported. Installation options: * 'easy_install -U testoob' One of the packages at * http://code.google.com/p/testoob/downloads/list This version wouldn't have been possible without the help of Ronnie van 't Westeinde.

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