Mailman 3 July 2009 - Python-announce-list

BayPIGgies at OSCON: 7/23 8-9:30pm
by Aahz July 10, 2009

July 10, 2009

NOTE: time change AND location change The July BayPIGgies meeting will be held at OSCON in the San Jose Convention Center as one of the BoF (Birds of a Feather) sessions from 8pm to 9:30pm Thursday July 23. Everyone is welcome: you do NOT need to be an OSCON member to attend a BoF. Wesley Chun will have a newbie-oriented "What is Python?" BoF from 7-8pm in the same room as BayPIGgies (we don't know which room yet). The July meeting is supposed to have a Django focus, but the program hasn't been settled yet, either. For more information, see http://baypiggies.net/ Discussion of details will take place on the BayPIGgies list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/baypiggies -- Aahz (aahz(a)pythoncraft.com) <*> http://www.pythoncraft.com/ "as long as we like the same operating system, things are cool." --piranha

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Pydev 1.4.7 Released
by Fabio Zadrozny July 8, 2009

July 8, 2009

Hi All, Pydev and Pydev Extensions 1.4.7 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: ----------------------------------------------------------------- * The interactive console can be used on the remote debugger * Remote debugger properly redirects contents from the server on multiple runs. * Providing context-independent completions when other completions are not available (until now, it only gave those completions for method parameters) * The number of chars required to show the context-insensitive completion can now be customized. * Fixed problem with Eclipse 3.5: "Invalid Thread Access" when trying to rename a class Release Highlights in Pydev: ---------------------------------------------- * Iron Python support * Fixed issue when configuring interpreter on Eclipse 3.3 and 3.2 (was using API only available in 3.4) * Google App Engine o Popup menus for google app engine are now working with eclipse 3.2 o Fixed issues when google app engine project has spaces in path * Launching o Ctrl+F9 can be used to run as unit-test and select which tests will be run o F9 will now run the current editor based on the project type o Changed run icons o Run configurations can be created for the project o Run as unit-test can have --filter and --tests as a parameter set in the run configuration * Shift left can now shift even when there are less chars than the required indent string * Top-level modules on .egg files are now properly recognized * Auto-config fixed * Fixed problem when .pydevproject was not a parseable xml file (the pydev package explorer wouldn't work because of that) * When a new interpreter is created, it's properly selected in the tree * Code-completion better heuristic when analyzing function return that's called on self. * Code-completion in the interactive console now handles import sections correctly * Code formatter: Spaces after square and curly braces are no longer changed when an unary operator is found afterwards * Fixed problem when recognizing encodings (regexp was not correct) What is PyDev? --------------------------- PyDev is a plugin that enables users to use Eclipse for Python, Jython and Iron Python 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 Aptana http://aptana.com/python Pydev Extensions http://www.fabioz.com/pydev Pydev - Python Development Environment for Eclipse http://pydev.sf.net http://pydev.blogspot.com

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ANN: grc 1.3 released
by garabik-news-2005-05＠kassiopeia.juls.savba.sk July 8, 2009

July 8, 2009

This is generic colouriser, version 1.3. grc is a colouriser configured by regular expressions, including a simple command line wrapper for some commonly used unix commands. Changes in this version: - CRTL+C propagation fixed - single hyphen in unified diff files is colourised - search for configuration files in current working directory properly License: GPL (any version) URL: http://kassiopeia.juls.savba.sk/~garabik/software/grc.html -- ----------------------------------------------------------- | Radovan Garabík http://kassiopeia.juls.savba.sk/~garabik/ | | __..--^^^--..__ garabik @ kassiopeia.juls.savba.sk | ----------------------------------------------------------- Antivirus alert: file .signature infected by signature virus. Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your signature file to help me spread!

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ANN: KeepNote 0.5.3 - Note taking and organization
by rasmus July 8, 2009

July 8, 2009

KeepNote is a simple cross-platform note taking program implemented in Python. I have been using it for my research and class notes, but it should be applicable to many note taking situations. KeepNote is ideal for storing your class notes, TODO lists, research notes, journal entries, paper outlines, etc in a simple notebook hierarchy with rich-text formatting, images, and more. Using full-text search, you can retrieve any note for later reference. KeepNote is designed to be cross-platform (runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X, implemented in Python and PyGTK) and stores your notes in simple and easy to manipulate file formats (HTML and XML). Archiving and transferring your notes is as easy as zipping or copying a folder. KeepNote is licensed under GPL. KeepNote 0.5.3 has the following features: * Rich-text formatting * Bullet point lists * Colored font * Inline images * hyperlinks * Hierarchical organization for notes * File attachments * Full-text search * Integrated screenshot * Extension framework * Spell checking (via gtkspell) * Auto-saving * Built-in backup and restore (archive to zip files) * Cross-platform (Linux, Windows, MacOS X) Web site and download: http://rasm.ods.org/keepnote Documentation: http://rasm.ods.org/keepnote/manual.shtml Matt Rasmussen

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ANN: SUMMON 1.8.8 Released: 2D Visualization prototyping and scripting
by rasmus July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009

SUMMON 1.8.8 SUMMON is a python extension module that provides rapid prototyping of 2D visualizations. By heavily relying on the python scripting language, SUMMON allows the user to rapidly prototype a custom visualization for their data, without the overhead of a designing a graphical user interface or recompiling native code. By simplifying the task of designing a visualization, users can spend more time on understanding their data. SUMMON is designed to be a fast interface for developing interactive scene graphs for OpenGL. Although python libraries already exist for accessing OpenGL, python is relatively slow for real-time interaction with large visualizations (trees with 100,000 leaves, sparse matrices with a million non-zeros, etc.). Therefore, with SUMMON all real-time interaction is handled with compiled native C++ code (via extension module). Python is only executed in the construction and occasional interaction with the visualization. This arrangement provides the best of both worlds. SUMMON 1.8.8 comes with the following features: * a demo large sparse matrix visualizer (ideal for visualizing clusterings) * a demo tree visualizer * Python C++ extension module * Fast OpenGL graphics * Drawing arbitrary points, lines, polygons, text with python scripting * Binding inputs (keyboard, mouse, hotspots) to any python function * Separate threads for python and graphics (allows use of python prompt and responsive graphics at the same time) * Transparently handles graphics event loop, scrolling, zooming, text layout (auto-clipping, scaling, alignment), and click detection; allowing you to focus on viewing your data * SVG output (also GIF/PNG/JPG/etc via ImageMagick) * Cross-platform (Linux, Windows, OS/X) * And lots of examples for how to prototype your own custom 2D visualizations Web site and download: http://people.csail.mit.edu/rasmus/summon/ Videos: http://people.csail.mit.edu/rasmus/summon/index.shtml#videos

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DjangoCon '09
by Robert Lofthouse July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009

Hi all, DjangoCon '09 will be in Portland, Oregon at the DoubleTree Green Hotel ( http://www.doubletreegreen) between 8th and 12th September. The first 3 days are conference days and the last 2 days are sprint days. You can register at the "early bird" rates at http://djangocon09.eventbrite.com and keep up to date with the latest news at http://www.djangocon.org/ DjangoCon '08 was a success at Google HQ in Mountain View (see the videos here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D415FAF806EC47A1) and I'm sure we're going to have a lot of fun this time around as well. Hope to see you there! Regards Robert Lofthouse (@djangocon/@robertlofthouse) DjangoCon/EuroDjangoCon Chairman

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Python review article (econometrics & statistics)
by Steve Lawford July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009

Dear all, We have written a review of Python aimed at econometricians and statisticians: http://www.enac.fr/recherche/leea/Steve%20Lawford/papers/python.pdf Some of the introductory material and examples may be of general interest. Comments are very welcome (steve_lawford(a)yahoo.co.uk). Best, Steve Lawford http://www.enac.fr/recherche/leea/Steve%20Lawford/steve_site1.html <P><A HREF="http://www.enac.fr/recherche/leea/Steve%20Lawford/papers/python.pdf"></A> - Python review article (econometrics & statistics) (04-07-09)

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SPSSread
by Alan James Salmoni July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009

A quick announcement for a new micro-project at sourceforge. ReadWriteSPSS (https://sourceforge.net/projects/readwritespss/) is to hold files to read and eventually write the file format of the statistics program SPSS. This post announces the first release of SPSSread.py, a Python file that tries to read SPSS files and is released under the GNU GPL.

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Python-URL! - weekly Python news and links (Jul 6)
by Gabriel Genellina July 6, 2009

July 6, 2009

QOTW: "Simulating a shell with hooks on its I/O should be so complicated that a 'script kiddie' has trouble writing a Trojan." - Scott David Daniels http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/msg/1c0f70d5fc69b5aa Python 3.1 final was released last week - congratulations! http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/b37a04… Clarity of code vs. reusability in an introductory course: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/b1a6ca… A piece of code analyzed, looking for ways to improve speed: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/a42041… Beginner question: How to define an indeterminate number of variables? How to create objects, and later reference them, when one doesn't know how many of them will be needed? http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/c40e3c… Simple things made simple: correct use of Unicode helps a lot in this case: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/9cbb01… super() and multiple inheritance: __init__ is hard to get right. Also, Carl Banks explains how mixin classes are best used: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/c93471… iter(function, sentinel) is a handy way to iterate in some cases, but beware of the fine print: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/b977c3… The testing code should not merely repeat the code being tested (this fact isn't obvious to everyone): http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/8978c5… Organize code so it can be run both in the source tree and after being installed: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/622844… Mark Dickinson explains the C implementation of long integers: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/browse_thread/thread/aa1d06… ======================================================================== Everything Python-related you want is probably one or two clicks away in these pages: Python.org's Python Language Website is the traditional center of Pythonia http://www.python.org Notice especially the master FAQ http://www.python.org/doc/FAQ.html PythonWare complements the digest you're reading with the marvelous daily python url http://www.pythonware.com/daily Just beginning with Python? This page is a great place to start: http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Programmers The Python Papers aims to publish "the efforts of Python enthusiasts": http://pythonpapers.org/ The Python Magazine is a technical monthly devoted to Python: http://pythonmagazine.com Readers have recommended the "Planet" sites: http://planetpython.org http://planet.python.org comp.lang.python.announce announces new Python software. Be sure to scan this newsgroup weekly. http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python.announce/topics Python411 indexes "podcasts ... to help people learn Python ..." Updates appear more-than-weekly: http://www.awaretek.com/python/index.html The Python Package Index catalogues packages. http://www.python.org/pypi/ Much of Python's real work takes place on Special-Interest Group mailing lists http://www.python.org/sigs/ Python Success Stories--from air-traffic control to on-line match-making--can inspire you or decision-makers to whom you're subject with a vision of what the language makes practical. http://www.pythonology.com/success The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has replaced the Python Consortium as an independent nexus of activity. It has official responsibility for Python's development and maintenance. http://www.python.org/psf/ Among the ways you can support PSF is with a donation. http://www.python.org/psf/donations/ The Summary of Python Tracker Issues is an automatically generated report summarizing new bugs, closed ones, and patch submissions. http://search.gmane.org/?author=status%40bugs.python.org&group=gmane.comp.p… Although unmaintained since 2002, the Cetus collection of Python hyperlinks retains a few gems. http://www.cetus-links.org/oo_python.html Python FAQTS http://python.faqts.com/ The Cookbook is a collaborative effort to capture useful and interesting recipes. http://code.activestate.com/recipes/langs/python/ Many Python conferences around the world are in preparation. Watch this space for links to them. Among several Python-oriented RSS/RDF feeds available, see: http://www.python.org/channews.rdf For more, see: http://www.syndic8.com/feedlist.php?ShowMatch=python&ShowStatus=all The old Python "To-Do List" now lives principally in a SourceForge reincarnation. http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=355470&group_id=5470&func=browse http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0042/ del.icio.us presents an intriguing approach to reference commentary. It already aggregates quite a bit of Python intelligence. http://del.icio.us/tag/python Enjoy the *Python Magazine*. http://pymag.phparch.com/ *Py: the Journal of the Python Language* http://www.pyzine.com Dr.Dobb's Portal is another source of Python news and articles: http://www.ddj.com/TechSearch/searchResults.jhtml?queryText=python and Python articles regularly appear at IBM DeveloperWorks: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/search/searchResults.jsp?searchSite=dW&se… Previous - (U)se the (R)esource, (L)uke! - messages are listed here: http://search.gmane.org/?query=python+URL+weekly+news+links&group=gmane.com… http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=Python-URL!+group%3Acomp.lang.pyth… http://lwn.net/Search/DoSearch?words=python-url&ctype3=yes&cat_25=yes There is *not* an RSS for "Python-URL!"--at least not yet. Arguments for and against are occasionally entertained. Suggestions/corrections for next week's posting are always welcome. E-mail to <Python-URL(a)phaseit.net> should get through. To receive a new issue of this posting in e-mail each Monday morning (approximately), ask <claird(a)phaseit.net> to subscribe. Mention "Python-URL!". Write to the same address to unsubscribe. -- The Python-URL! Team-- Phaseit, Inc. (http://phaseit.net) is pleased to participate in and sponsor the "Python-URL!" project. Watch this space for upcoming news about posting archives.

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ANN: GMPY 1.10 alpha with support for Python 3
by casevh July 6, 2009

July 6, 2009

An alpha release of GMPY that supports Python 2 and 3 is available. GMPY is a wrapper for the GMP multiple-precision arithmetic library. The MPIR multiple-precision arithmetic library is also supported. GMPY is available for download from http://code.google.com/p/gmpy/ Support for Python 3 required many changes to the logic used to convert between different numerical types. The result type of some combinations has changed. For example, 'mpz' + 'float' now returns an 'mpf' instead of a 'float'. See the file "changes.txt" for more information. In addition to support for Python 3, there are several other changes and bug fixes: - Bug fixes in mpz.binary() and mpq.binary(). - Unicode strings are accepted as input on Python 2. (Known bug: works for mpz, fails for mpq and mpf) - The overhead for calling GMPY routines has been reduced. If one operand in a small integer, it is not converted to mpz. - 'mpf' and 'mpq' now support % and divmod. Comments on provided binaries The 32-bit Windows installers were compiled using MPIR 1.2.1 and will automatically recognize the CPU type and use code optimized for that CPU. Please test with your applications and report any issues found! casevh

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PyCon India 2009
by Senthil Kumaran July 5, 2009

July 5, 2009

PyCon India 2009, first Python Conference in India, is being organized by the Python user and developer community in India. The conference will consist of a number of full length presentations, lightning talks, sprints and BoFs. Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Dates: 26th and 27th September 2009 How to register: Register online at http://in.pycon.org/2009/ register before 1st August and get an early-bird discount or register directly at the conference. Call for Proposals: PyCon India is looking for proposals on all aspects of Python programming. We will accept a broad range of presentations, from reports on academic and commercial projects to tutorials and case studies. As long as the presentation is interesting and potentially useful to the Python community, it will be considered for inclusion in the conference. All the talks will be within 45-60 minutes. There will also be a dedicated Lightning Talk session for talks no longer than five minutes. More information about the conference can be found from the conference website http://in.pycon.org/2009/

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Pyowa is this Monday!
by Mike Driscoll July 5, 2009

July 5, 2009

Hi, The next Pyowa meeting is on Monday, July 6th from 7-9 p.m. We will be at the Marshall County Sheriff's Office (directions on website). Currently, the plan is to have a talk about Python at Fisher/Emerson that will segue into a general discussion of what we do with our favorite programming language. Be prepared to share! We may have another presentation in our Standard Library series as well. Let me know if you think you'll be there. Pop & water will be provided. We hope to see you there! -------------------------- Mike Driscoll http://www.pyowa.org http://pyowa.blip.tv/ http://twitter.com/pyowa http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2853430/ Mailing list: http://pyowalist.pythonlibrary.org/listinfo.cgi/pyowa-pythonlibrary.org

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python-graph-1.6.1 released
by Pedro Matiello July 4, 2009

July 4, 2009

python-graph release 1.6.1 http://code.google.com/p/python-graph/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ python-graph is a library for working with graphs in Python. This software provides a suitable data structure for representing graphs and a whole set of important algorithms. The code is appropriately documented and API reference is generated automatically by epydoc. Provided features and algorithms: * Support for directed, undirected, weighted and non-weighted graphs * Support for hypergraphs * Canonical operations * XML import and export * DOT-Language output (for usage with Graphviz) * Random graph generation * Accessibility (transitive closure) * Breadth-first search * Critical path algorithm * Cut-vertex and cut-edge identification * Depth-first search * Heuristic search (A* algorithm) * Identification of connected components * Minimum spanning tree (Prim's algorithm) * Mutual-accessibility (strongly connected components) * Shortest path search (Dijkstra's algorithm) * Topological sorting * Transitive edge identification The 1.6.x series is our refactoring series. Along the next releases, we'll change the API so we can better prepare the codebase to new features. If you want a softer, directed transition, upgrade your code to every release in the 1.6.x series. On the other hand, if you'd rather fix everything at once, you can wait for 1.7.0. Download: http://code.google.com/p/python-graph/downloads/list (tar.bz2, zip and egg packages are available.) Installing: If you have easy_install on your system, you can simply run: # easy_install python-graph

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ANN: A new version of the Python module which wraps GnuPG has been released.
by Vinay Sajip July 4, 2009

July 4, 2009

A new version of the Python module which wraps GnuPG has been released. What Does It Do? ================ The gnupg module allows Python programs to make use of the functionality provided by the Gnu Privacy Guard (abbreviated GPG or GnuPG). Using this module, Python programs can encrypt and decrypt data, digitally sign documents and verify digital signatures, manage (generate, list and delete) encryption keys, using proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption technology based on OpenPGP. This module is expected to be used with Python versions >= 2.4, as it makes use of the subprocess module which appeared in that version of Python. Development and testing has been carried out on Windows and Ubuntu. This module is a newer version derived from earlier work by Andrew Kuchling, Richard Jones and Steve Traugott. A test suite using unittest is included with the source distribution. Simple usage: >>> import gnupg >>> gpg = gnupg.GPG(gnupghome='/path/to/keyring/directory') >>> gpg.list_keys() [{ ... 'fingerprint': 'F819EE7705497D73E3CCEE65197D5DAC68F1AAB2', 'keyid': '197D5DAC68F1AAB2', 'length': '1024', 'type': 'pub', 'uids': ['', 'Gary Gross (A test user) <gary.gross(a)gamma.com>']}, { ... 'fingerprint': '37F24DD4B918CC264D4F31D60C5FEFA7A921FC4A', 'keyid': '0C5FEFA7A921FC4A', 'length': '1024', ... 'uids': ['', 'Danny Davis (A test user) <danny.davis(a)delta.com>']}] >>> encrypted = gpg.encrypt("Hello, world!", ['0C5FEFA7A921FC4A']) >>> str(encrypted) '-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----\nVersion: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux)\n \nhQIOA/6NHMDTXUwcEAf ... -----END PGP MESSAGE-----\n' >>> decrypted = gpg.decrypt(str(encrypted), passphrase='secret') >>> str(decrypted) 'Hello, world!' >>> signed = gpg.sign("Goodbye, world!", passphrase='secret') >>> verified = verified = gpg.verify(str(signed)) >>> print "Verified" if verified else "Not verified" 'Verified' For more information, visit http://code.google.com/p/python-gnupg/ - as always, your feedback is most welcome (especially bug reports, patches and suggestions for improvement). Enjoy! Cheers Vinay Sajip Red Dove Consultants Ltd.

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PyODB v0.8 Released
by Neil Moses July 3, 2009

July 3, 2009

I would like to announce release 0.8 of PyODB. This adds a feature request to allow connections directly to the ODBC database driver using connection strings. PyODB is a Python module and provides a simplified set of bindings to unixODBC (http://www.unixodbc.org) allowing fast and easy development of open database applications. The module supports multiple data source connections with the following connection methods; execute(), fetch(), disconnect(), begin(), commit() and rollback(). The software has been developed on a Linux environment using Python 2.x and SWIG (http://www.swig.org). The module has been tested on Linux and Solaris platforms using databases MySQL, Informix and PostgreSQL but in theory should work on any platform supporting unixODBC and an ODBC database driver. To download the release visit http://sourceforge.net/projects/pyodb Regards, Neil Moses

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GOZERBOT 0.9.1 BETA2 released
by Bart Thate July 3, 2009

July 3, 2009

GOZERBOT has a new website !! check it out at http://gozerbot.org. This is all in preparation for the 0.9.1 release and the latest GOZERBOT beta has been released as well. Please try this version and let me know how goes. Install is as simple as .. easy_install gozerbot gozerplugs, see README. This release will be used to move GOZERBOT 0.9 into the debian repositories and freebsd ports. we can be contacted on #dunkbots EFNET/IRCNET or use http://dev.gozerbot.org for any bugs you might find. NEW IN THIS RELEASE: * GOZERBOT is now truely free as it no longer depends on GPL licensed xmpppy, a own xmpp package has been implemented for this. * GOZERBOT now depends on setuptools to install the proper packages * gozerbot-nest script can be used to install all dependacies and bot code in 1 directory that can be run by the user (no root required) * morphs are added that allow for encryption of input and output streams (not used yet) groet, Bart about GOZERBOT: GOZERBOT is a channel bot that aids with conversation in irc channels and jabber conference rooms. its mainly used to serve rss feeds and to have custom commands made for the channel. More then just a channel bot GOZERBOT aims to provide a platform for the user to program his own bot and make it into something thats usefull. This is done with a plugin structure that makes it easy to program your own. But GOZERBOT comes with some batteries included, there are now over 100 plugins already written and ready for use.

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Python Bootcamp - Last 3 weeks to Register (July 27-31, 2009)
by Chander Ganesan July 2, 2009

July 2, 2009

Just a reminder that there are only 3 weeks remaining to register for the Open Technology Group's Python Bootcamp, a 5 day hands-on, intensive, in-depth introduction to Python. This course is confirmed and guaranteed to run. Worried about the costs of air and hotel to travel for training? Don't! Our All-Inclusive Packages provide round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations and are available for all students attending from the Continental US, parts of Canada, and parts of Europe! Best of all, these packages can be booked up to July 24, 2009! For complete course outline/syllabus, or to enroll, call us at 877-258-8987 or visit our web site at: http://www.otg-nc.com/python-bootcamp OTG's Python Bootcamp is a 5 day intensive course that teaches programmers how to design, develop, and debug applications using the Python programming language. Over a 5 day period, through a set of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises students will learn how to develop powerful applications using Python and integrate their new found Python skills in their day-to-day job activities. Students will also learn how to utilize Python's Database API to interface with relational databases. This Python course is available for on-site delivery world-wide (we bring the class to you) for a group as small as 3, for as little as $8,000 (including instructor travel & per-diem)! Our course is guaranteed to run, regardless of enrollment, and available in an "all inclusive" package that includes round-trip airfare, 5 nights of hotel accommodation, shuttle services (to/from the airport, to/from our facility, and to/from local eateries/shopping), and our training. All-inclusive packages are priced from $2,495 for the 5 day course (course only is $2,295). For more information - or to schedule an on-site course, please contact us at 877-258-8987 . The Open Technology Group is the world leader in the development and delivery of training solutions focused around Open Source technologies. -- Chander Ganesan Open Technology Group, Inc. One Copley Parkway, Suite 210 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-0999/877-258-8987 http://www.otg-nc.com

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Deadline for Toronto PyCamp Registraiton Appoaching
by Chris Calloway July 2, 2009

July 2, 2009

Tomorrow (July 3) by midnight will be the last opportunity for Toronto PyCamp registration before the late registration period ending July 10. PyCamp is the original Python BootCamp developed by a user group for user groups. This year PyCamp is July 13-17 at the University of Toronto, sponsored by the Department of Physics and Scryent. For beginners, PyCamp makes you productive so you can get your work done quickly. PyCamp emphasizes the features which make Python a simpler and more efficient language. Following along by example speeds your learning process in a modern high-tech classroom. Become a self-sufficient Python developer in just five days at PyCamp! http://pycamp.org -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway http://www.secoora.org office: 332 Chapman Hall phone: (919) 599-3530 mail: Campus Box #3300, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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[ANN]: 'twander' Cross-Platform File Manager Version 3.231 Released And Available
by Tim Daneliuk July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

'twander' Version 3.231 is now released and available for download at: http://www.tundraware.com/Software/twander The last public release was 3.224. This release fixes a number of bugs and adds a variety of useful new features. See the WHATSNEW.txt file for all the details. --------------------------------------------------------------------- What Is 'twander'? ------------------ 'twander' is a macro-programmable Filesystem Browser that runs on both Unix-like systems as well as Win32 systems. It embraces the best ideas of both similar GUI-driven programs (Konqueror, Windows Explorer) as well as text-based interfaces (Midnight Commander, List, Sweep). Or, If You Prefer The "Elevator Pitch" -------------------------------------- 'twander' is: - A better file browser for Unix and Win32. (Tested on FreeBSD, Linux, Win32. Probably works on Mac OS/X, but not tested.) - A way to make browsing the same on all the OSs you use. - A macro-programmable tool that lets *you* define the features. - A GUI navigation front-end for your shell. - A way to "can" workflows for your technically-challenged colleagues. - A way to free yourself from the shackles of the mouse. - A way to significantly speed up your day-to-day workflow. - A Python/Tkinter application - about 5000 lines of code/comments - A RCT (Really Cool Tool) that will have you addicted in a day or two See the web page for more information, a screen shot, and the complete documentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Complete details of all fixes, changes, and new features can be found in the WHATSNEW.txt and documentation files included in the distribution. Users are strongly encouraged to join the twander-users mailing list as described in the documentation. A FreeBSD port has been submitted as well.

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Moovida Media Center 1.0.4 Release
by Guillaume Emont July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

Dear Python users, The Moovida team is happy to announce the release of Moovida Media Center 1.0.4, code-named "All That Matters". Moovida, formerly known as Elisa, is a cross-platform and open-source Media Center written in Python. It uses GStreamer [1] for media playback and pigment [2] to create an appealing and intuitive user interface. This release is a lightweight release, meaning it is pushed through our automatic plugin update system. Additionally a windows installer is available for download on our website. As usual, for users already running Moovida, the upgrade to 1.0.4 should be done automatically via the plugin repository. The most visible feature of this new release is support for Windows 7. A complete list of the issues fixed can be found at: http://launchpad.net/elisa/+milestone/1.0.4 This is also summarised in the (attached) release notes. Installers and sources can be downloaded from http://www.moovida.com/download/ Bug reports and feature requests are welcome at http://bugs.launchpad.net/elisa/+filebug Have a media-centered evening, Guillaume, for the Moovida team [1] http://www.gstreamer.net/ [2] https://code.fluendo.com/pigment/trac

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