Mailman 3 June 2011 - Python-announce-list

[ANN] Leipzig Python User Group - Meeting, June 14, 2011, 08:00pm
by Mike Müller June 11, 2011

June 11, 2011

=== Leipzig Python User Group === We will meet on Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 pm at the training center of Python Academy in Leipzig, Germany ( http://www.python-academy.com/center/find.html ). Andreas Bunkahle will give a talk about OpenCV and Python. OpenCV (CV = Computer Vision) and Python **************************************** OpenCV is a very powerful and fast image processing and computer vision library. The combination of OpenCV 2.1 and Python 2.6 is stable and works reliably. Features include face and pattern recognition, web cam control, and morphing among many others. 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. Food and soft drinks are provided. Please send a short confirmation mail to info(a)python-academy.de, so we can prepare appropriately. Current information about the meetings are at http://www.python-academy.com/user-group . Mike == Leipzig Python User Group === Wir treffen uns am Dienstag, 14.06.2011 um 20:00 Uhr im Schulungszentrum der Python Academy in Leipzig ( http://www.python-academy.de/Schulungszentrum/anfahrt.html ). Andreas Bunkahle wird einen Vortrag über OpenCV und Python halten. OpenCV (CV = Computer Vision) und Python **************************************** OpenCV ist eine sehr mächtige und schnelle Bibliothek für die Bildverarbeitung und maschinelles Sehen, die in der Version 2.1 mit Python 2.6 recht stabil und zuverlässig läuft. Gesichts- und Mustererkennung, Webcam-Ansteuerung und Morphing sind nur einige von vielen Möglichkeiten die die OpenCV bietet. Willkommen ist jeder, der Interesse an Python hat, die Sprache bereits nutzt oder nutzen möchte. Für das leibliche Wohl wird gesorgt. Eine Anmeldung unter info(a)python-academy.de wäre nett, damit wir genug Essen besorgen können. Aktuelle Informationen zu den Treffen sind unter http://www.python-academy.de/User-Group zu finden. Viele Grüße Mike

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Looking for beta testers for Rapid Application Development tool for Python
by Craig June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

We're looking for beta testers for our new product. Testers who send feedback and bug reports will be given a free copy of the released version of the software after testing is completed. What's our product? Gumption is a powerful and versatile toolkit for building computer applications using the Python language. With a few mouse clicks you can create screens with buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons, list boxes, combo boxes, and more. The built-in script editor allows you to write the Python code for your application, and you can customize your menus using the menu builder. Applications are cross-platform so they can be used on Windows, OS X, and Unix computers with no recompiling. It uses native widgets, so your application will look correct no matter what operating system it's running on. Still interested? If so email us with the subject line: Beta Test. Let us know how long you've been using Python, how you expect to use our software, and what platforms you'll be testing on (Windows, Unix, or Apple OS X). http://www.seagrape.us/news.html

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JSONBOT 0.7.1 released
by Bart Thate June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

Hello kids and parents !! I just want to announce the release of JSONBOT 0.7.1. This release consists of minor bug fixes and new xmpp auth code (SASL) which support DIGEST-MD5 and PLAIN authing. JSONBOT should run well again on systems with python2.5 installed. You can fetch it at http://jsonbot.googlecode.com Have fun playing with it! Bart About JSONBOT: JSONBOT is a remote event-driven framework for building bots that talk JSON to each other over XMPP. This distribution provides bots built on this framework for console, IRC, XMPP and Convore for the shell and WWW and XMPP for the Google Application engine. JSONBOT is all of the following: * a shell console bot * a shell IRC bot * a shell XMPP bot * a shell Convore bot * a Web bot running on Google Application Engine * a XMPP bot running on Google Application Engine * a Google Wave bot running op Google Application Engine * the XMPP bots are used to communicate between bots * plugin infrastructure to write your own functionality * event driven framework by the use of callbacks

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ANN: GMPY2 alpha2 is available for testing
by casevh June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

Everyone, I'm pleased to announce a new alpha release of GMPY2. GMPY2 is a wrapper for GMP and MPFR multiple-precision arithmetic libraries. If you have an interest in multiple-precision arithmetic or want more control over the handling of exceptional events in floating point arithmetic, please check out GMPY2! GMPY2 is available for download from: http://code.google.com/p/gmpy/ Experimental release -------------------- To simplify the codebase, allow for changes in the API, and support simultaneous installation, the development version has been renamed to GMPY2. The following is list of changes in GMPY2: In 2.0.0a0 ---------- * support for a mutable integer type "xmpz" * removal of random number functions * "xmpz" supports slices for setting/clearing bits * some methods have been renamed (scan1 -> bit_scan1) * support for Python prior to 2.6 has been removed * support for all division modes has been added * ceiling - round to +Infinity * floor - round to -Infinity * truncate - round to zero * 2exp - division by a power of 2 * support is_even() and is_odd() In 2.0.0a1 ---------- * support for the MPFR floating point library In 2.0.0a2 ---------- * context manager support from controlling MPFR arithmetic * can raise Python exceptions when exceptional events occur with MPFR arithmetic; for example, comparing against "nan" can trigger an exception * more complete coverage for MPFR * many function names were changed to be more consistent Please report any issues! casevh

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python-stdnet
by Luca Sbardella June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

We're happy to announce the release of python-stdnet 0.5.5. Compatible with python 2.6 up to python 3.2. What is it? ============= An object relational mapper for redis (http://redis.io/) data-store server. With an API similar to django, you can build your own models in minutes. It is a compact, stand-alone application with no extra dependencies. There are over 240 tests with a coverage of about 75%. For more information visit http://lsbardel.github.com/python-stdnet/ Resources ========= documentation: http://lsbardel.github.com/python-stdnet/ downloads: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/python-stdnet/ development: https://github.com/lsbardel/python-stdnet

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ackward 0.3 released
by Austin Bingham June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

ackward 0.3 has been released. ackward is a boost.python-based C++ interface to parts of the Python standard library. It aims to simplify the use of Python modules in C++, both for embedding and extension situations. This release is largely a clean-up and documentation release, with some work done in the UUID module. You can get the code at: http://code.google.com/p/ackward/ Austin

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CaptureMock 0.2 - true record-playback mocking for Python (and other things)
by Geoff Bache June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

Hi all, There's a new release of CaptureMock out. For Python users it's mostly a collection of bugfixes on the original release, but it also adds new functionality to allow it to be used from other languages also. Regards, Geoff Bache More detail: CaptureMock is a tool for creating mocks via a "true" capture-replay style approach. It records interactions to a separate file which can then be used for replay in future runs. It is thus not another "EasyMock" clone. Interaction can thus be recaptured from a real system at any point, and no mock code needs to be written. It handles Python calls, command-line programs, and synchronous messaging over networks. Custom clients can now also be written for any language. Website: http://www.texttest.org/index.php?page=capturemock Mailing list: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/texttest-users

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Seattle PyCamp 2011
by Chris Calloway June 7, 2011

June 7, 2011

University of Washington Marketing and the Seattle Plone Gathering host the inaugural Seattle PyCamp 2011 at The Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering on Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2, 2011. Register today at http://trizpug.org/boot-camp/seapy11/ For beginners, this ultra-low-cost Python Boot Camp 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 with example Python PushUps™ speeds your learning process. Become a self-sufficient Python developer in just five days at PyCamp! PyCamp is conducted on the campus of the University of Washington in a state of the art high technology classroom. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway http://nccoos.org/Members/cbc office: 3313 Venable Hall phone: (919) 599-3530 mail: Campus Box #3300, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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ANN: ChiPy Google Thu June 9, 7p
by bray＠sent.com June 7, 2011

June 7, 2011

ChiPy ========================= When: 7 PM Thursday June 9, 2011 Where: Google Join us for the best meeting ever! You will need to RSVP at http://chipy.org/ RSVP Quick Links: YES http://chipy.org/meetings/rsvp/33/yes MAYBE http://chipy.org/meetings/rsvp/33/maybe Topics ------ 1. 7:00 Using OpenCV with Python and ROS (Bill Mania and Eric Kinzle) 2. 7:45 break (CoubonCabin) 3. 8:00 New web2py features (Massimo Di Pierro) 4. 8:30 GNU MediaGoblin for a federated media future (Christopher Webber) Details ------- 1. Using OpenCV with Python and ROS Bill Mania and Eric Kinzle A brief presentation of using the OpenCV computer vision toolset with Python and ROS. Included at the end will be a demonstration of tracking a colored object using a camera with servo-driven pan and tilt capability. 2. break CouponCabin and Google will supply food and drinks. Thank you for your contribution. 3. New web2py features Massimo Di Pierro - wizard - versioning - digitally signed callbacks - federated authentication - multi-tenancy 4. GNU MediaGoblin for a federated media future Christopher Webber Talk will discuss GNU MediaGoblin the project and the infrastructure choices made while constructing GNU MediaGoblin, as well as instructions on how to get involved. Also: discussion of what "federation" means and why the project matters. Location -------- Google Chicago office, 20 W Kinzie 17th floor Chicago, IL 60610 Map: http://bit.ly/jrU7cL About the group --------------- ChiPy is a group of Chicago Python Programmers, l33t, and n00bs. Meetings are held monthly at various locations around Chicago. Also, ChiPy is a proud sponsor of many Open Source and Educational efforts in Chicago. Stay tuned to the mailing list for more info. ChiPy website: <http://chipy.org> ChiPy Mailing List: <http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/chicago> ChiPy Announcement *ONLY* Mailing List: <http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/chipy-announce> Python website: <http://python.org>

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pyCologne Python User Group Cologne - Meeting, June 8, 2011, 6.30pm
by Andi Albrecht June 3, 2011

June 3, 2011

The next meeting of pyCologne will take place: Wednesday, June, 8th starting about 6.30 pm - 6.45 pm at Room 0.14, Benutzerrechenzentrum (RRZK-B) University of Cologne, Berrenrather Str. 136, 50937 Köln, Germany On this month's agenda: - Audio and MIDI processing using Python (pysox, pyportmidi), Christopher Arndt Any presentations, news, book presentations etc. are welcome on each of our meetings! At about 8.30 pm we will as usual enjoy the rest of the evening in a nearby restaurant. Further information including directions how to get to the location can be found at: http://www.pycologne.de (Sorry, the web-links are in German only.) Regards, Andi

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