Mailman 3 September 2009 - Python-announce-list

SQLObject 0.10.7
by Oleg Broytmann 20 Sep '09

20 Sep '09

Hello! I'm pleased to announce version 0.10.7, a minor bugfix release of 0.10 branch of SQLObject. What is SQLObject ================= SQLObject is an object-relational mapper. Your database tables are described as classes, and rows are instances of those classes. SQLObject is meant to be easy to use and quick to get started with. SQLObject supports a number of backends: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Firebird, Sybase, MSSQL and MaxDB (also known as SAPDB). Where is SQLObject ================== Site: http://sqlobject.org Development: http://sqlobject.org/devel/ Mailing list: https://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/sqlobject-discuss Archives: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.sqlobject Download: http://cheeseshop.python.org/pypi/SQLObject/0.10.7 News and changes: http://sqlobject.org/News.html What's New ========== News since 0.10.6 ----------------- * Fixed a bug: Sybase tables with identity column fire two identity_inserts. * Fixed a bug: q.startswith(), q.contains() and q.endswith() escape (with a backslash) all special characters (backslashes, underscores and percent signs). For a more complete list, please see the news: http://sqlobject.org/News.html Oleg. -- Oleg Broytmann http://phd.pp.ru/ phd(a)phd.pp.ru Programmers don't die, they just GOSUB without RETURN.

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Pythons in Florida (training next month)
by Python Training 20 Sep '09

20 Sep '09

Don't miss your chance to attend our first Florida Python training session next month. This 3-day class is being held October 20-22, in Sarasota, Florida. It is open to both individual and group enrollments. For more details on the class, as well as registration instructions, please visit the class web page: http://home.earthlink.net/~python-training/2009-public-classes.htm If you are unable to attend in October, our next Sarasota class is already scheduled for January 19-21. Thanks, and we hope to see you in sunny Florida soon. --Mark Lutz at Python Training Services ---- *Prerequisite reading: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/03/30/python.patrol/index.html

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ANN: Hypy 0.8.4
by Cory Dodt 20 Sep '09

20 Sep '09

Hypy is a fulltext search interface for Python applications. Use it to index and search your documents from Python code. Hypy is based on the estraiernative bindings by Yusuke Yoshida. * Fast, scalable * Perfect recall ratio by N-gram method * High precision by hybrid mechanism of N-gram and morphological analyzer * Phrase search, regular expressions, attribute search (including numeric and date comparisons), and similarity search * Simple and powerful API Homepage, downloads, everything, etc.: http://goonmill.org/hypy/ This is of course on pypi and can be installed with easy_install. You will need Hyper Estraier installed to use it. Release Version 0.8.4 (2009.09.19) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bugfix release. * It is now possible to construct an attribute-only search with None for search phrase. All known bugs are now fixed. -- _____________________

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The Python Tutorial, in Spanish
by Facundo Batista 19 Sep '09

19 Sep '09

Hi all! We finally translated to Spanish the very last version of the Python Tutorial! You can grab it here in PDF [0], or see it online here [1]. Furthermore, we printed it [2]! It was a giveaway in PyCon Argentina 2009, :D Regards, [0] http://python.org.ar/pyar/Tutorial [1] http://docs.python.org.ar/tutorial/contenido.html [2] http://www.taniquetil.com.ar/facundo/imgs/tutorialimpreso.jpg -- . Facundo Blog: http://www.taniquetil.com.ar/plog/ PyAr: http://www.python.org/ar/

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RunPON 0.5
by Davide Alberani 19 Sep '09

19 Sep '09

RunPON 0.5 can be downloaded from here: http://erlug.linux.it/~da/soft/runpon/ http://bitbucket.org/alberanid/runpon/ (mercurial repository) In this version: every menu contains a list of available configuration sets; the applet takes care of the panel orientation and there are other improvements useful to debug the program itself. RunPON is a small Python program useful to run the pon/poff scripts. It shows the elapsed connection time and periodically checks if a given network interface is still active. It can run as a stand-alone application (with a status icon in the tray) or as a Gnome panel applet (and compatible panels). Obviously, modifying its configuration, it can run any program you like. It's still under heavy development. If you want to help, please contact me at: da (AT) erlug.linux.it -- Davide Alberani <alberanid(a)libero.it> [GPG KeyID: 0x465BFD47] http://erlug.linux.it/~da/

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PyCon 2010 (Atlanta) Call For Tutorials
by Greg Lindstrom 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

The period to submit proposals for PyCon 2010 in Atlanta is open until October 18th. Tutorial are held the two days prior to the main conference and feature 3-hour classes led by fellow Python developers and enthusiasts *just like you*. Any topic relating to Python is allowed and the organizers encourage anyone who wants to share their knowledge to submit their ideas for consideration. Perennial classes include "Introduction to Python" for various audiences (beginners, programmers, those new to Django and web frameworks, etc.), intermediate Python (standard library, module/packages, objects, etc.) and more specialized topics (SciPy/Matlab, unit and web testing, optimization) as well as general topics such as "Best Practices" for web programming, objects, libraries. There is even interest in a class to show how to organize, design, write and distribute an Open Source project. Any topic relating to Python is eligible. Tutorial teachers are paid $1,000.00 per class for their efforts. Interested (we hope so!)? More information is available at http://us.pycon.org/2010/tutorials/proposals/ or write us at pycon-tutorials(a)python.org. We look forward to hearing from YOU. Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2010 (Atlanta)

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Python-URL! - weekly Python news and links (Sep 17)
by Gabriel Genellina 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

QOTW: "Python the language doesn't try to satisfy all tastes in language design equally." - Guido van Rossum Is it really necesary to explicitely close open files? http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/d794d426a5bef2c1/ Tips for using Unicode text (specially with non-Latin alphabets): http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/89d3ca6ccc8fb876/ How are class attributes exactly inherited, and how they relate to instance attributes: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/1e146e21b24548f7/ Automatic attribute assignment during class inheritance: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/f5aeb582a5ab9463/ Composition: delegating all method calls to the contained object may be tedious to write -- alternatives? http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/199ca4f8ac2208/ Calling all bases implementation of overriden methods in cases of multiple inheritance: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/92895f3c26e61f0d/ Sometimes, a scope for local variables smaller than a function is desired: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/96ed59e58035b8ef/ More ways to define an empty function that you ever imagined: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/c9f494b6745c7d74/ There is real advantage in putting the main program body inside a function: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/e72fd6f765f97117/ Using several Python interpreters in a multithreaded C++ program: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/f3fc7455efd33b6c/ Best way to store global application parameters: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/9954a9e505c071e7/ A portable way to open a document using its associated application: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/445ffc93b0e6a460/ Getting your first job as a Python programmer: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/c9f494b6745c7d74/ Idea: a namespace object (nested attribute container): http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/dc58821b6681675a/ Idea: multithreading might be easier if most objects were immutable: http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/t/29c62cbee7a6b598/ ======================================================================== 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" site: 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] python-daemon 1.4.8
by Ben Finney 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Howdy all, I'm pleased to announce the release of version 1.4.8 of ‘python-daemon’. What is ‘python-daemon’ ======================= The ‘python-daemon’ library is the reference implementation of PEP 3143 <URL:http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-3143/>, “Standard daemon process library”. The source distribution is available via the PyPI page for this version, <URL:http://pypi.python.org/pypi/python-daemon/1.4.8/>. The latest version is always available via the library's PyPI page <URL:http://pypi.python.org/pypi/python-daemon/>. What's new in this version ========================== This is a bug-fix version, addressing the problems with a daemon starting child processes. The library no longer defaults to fiddling with the ‘SIGCLD’ signal, and instead leaves that to the customisation by the library user as appropriate. An update to PEP 3143 to document this change in the API is in progress. Thanks to those who raised this issue and helped troubleshoot it (see <URL:http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.general/629633>) and to Joel Martin for finally pinning down where the problem was. -- \ “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be | `\ made in a very narrow field.” —Niels Bohr | _o__) | Ben Finney

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[ANN] Game Microwar 2.0 beta 2
by pdorange＠pas-de-pub-merci.mac.com 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

MicroWar 2.0 beta 2 ----------------------- MicroWar is "Space Invaders" style arcade game, in the cruel world of micro-compter industry. You're a Macintosh faced to invading Wintel hordes year after year, kill more PC. Bonuses let you improve your Mac performances or restore life... PC Hunt is now open ! Usages and Licence The game is powered by Python language with SDL and PyGame module. Distributed under BSD Licence : http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php Compatibility The bundled application is only available for Mac now. The source code, is therefore cross-platform and can run on Macintosh, Windows and Linux : see source documentation for details I was looking for someone to help me released a package for WIndows, i can't make py2exe working... Download the game : <http://microwar.sourceforge.net/> Bug report : <http://sourceforge.net/projects/microwar/support> FAQ : <http://microwar.sourceforge.net/faq.html> All logos used are tradmarks from the corresponding compagny. Use is illustrative. -- Pierre-Alain Dorange <http://microwar.sourceforge.net/> Ce message est sous licence Creative Commons "by-nc-sa-2.0" <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/fr/>

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[ANN] BleachBit 0.6.4
by Andrew Ziem 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

BleachBit deletes junk files to free up disk space and keep your privacy. Highlights of changes in 0.6.4: * Add command line interface for use in scripts * Clean Opera 10.0 final * Add Malay translation * Update 17 other translations * Better support non-Linux POSIX systems such as NetBSD * Shrink the Windows installer by "compressing" GTK+ localizations and offering an English-only download * Quickly stop zeroing free disk space when you close the application window ("X it out") Full release notes http://bleachbit.sourceforge.net/news/bleachbit-064-released Home page http://bleachbit.sourceforge.net/

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