Mailman 3 August 2007 - python-uk

PyCon UK Conference - 8th/9th September
by John Pinner Aug. 29, 2007

Aug. 29, 2007

Hello, PyCon UK is less than 10 days away. We're keeping registration open as long as we can, but we'll stop taking hotel bookings this weekend : that's when we release anything outstanding from our block booking. Bookings are going really well: * We've had to increase the number of streams from one to four. * We've had to increase our hotel block booking: so far 75 rooms are booked. * We have some cracking talks arranged. So if you haven't booked yet, you'd better do it now at http://www.pyconuk.org/booking.html Best wishes, John -- John Pinner

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Re: [python-uk] Wanted. Open Source Enthusiast!!
by Tony Ibbs Aug. 29, 2007

Aug. 29, 2007

"Well, I'm currently looking..." Oops. *Blush*. Next time I must check which "reply" button I press... I don't *think* I've done that one before. Tony Ibbs

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Wanted. Open Source Enthusiast!!
by Rakesh Thakrar Aug. 29, 2007

Aug. 29, 2007

Are you Bright? Keen? Curious? Do you have knowledge of Linux and a desire to become a guru? Our client is an innovative, ground breaking Cambridge based Web Technology Company and due to expansion we are looking to recruit an Open Source enthusiast. Suitable candidates will have a sound knowledge of Linux either from personal or commercial experience and any server-side Web applications programming would also be nice but not essential. This is a great opportunity; o To work creatively with, and learning from, really good people o Improve and extend applications and server framework o Create an application-deployment system o Muck-in on general day-to-day IT support in the office as needed o Learn about designing for simplicity o Become a guru Suitable candidates will be given the opportunity to learn and develop using the following technologies: AJAX, MySQL, SSL, XMLRPC, Asterisk, Python, PHP to interface with SMS, mobile telephony, email, desktop widgets. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions. Regards Rakesh ___________________ Rakesh Thakrar Manager Microcom Recruitment Division Tel: 0845 389 2322 Mob: 079 7094 3227 Fax: 0845 389 2392 www.microcom-recruitment.com <http://www.microcom-recruitment.com> Unit F The Chase Foxholes Business Park John Tate Road Hertford SG13 7NN Permanent and Contract IT Recruitment Specialists ____________________________________ ************************************************************ The views expressed in this e-mail are not necessarily the views of European Recruitment Network Ltd, its directors, officers or employees make no representation or accept any liability for its accuracy or completeness unless expressly stated to the contrary. This e-mail, and any attachments are strictly confidential and intended for the addressee(s) only. The content may also contain legal, professional or other privileged information. Unless expressly stated to the contrary, no contracts may be concluded on behalf of European Recruitment Network Ltd by means of e-mail communication. You may report the matter by calling us on +44 (0) 1727 752000. Please ensure you have adequate virus protection before you open or detach any documents from this transmission. European Network Recruitment Ltd does not accept any liability for viruses. European Recruitment Network Ltd is registered in England: Company number: 5651508. Registered Office: Greener House, 66-68 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RF ************************************************************

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Programmer required, mostly home-based
by Jon Ribbens Aug. 22, 2007

Aug. 22, 2007

We are looking for an experienced programmer to work on developing our flagship product, the SiteMorse web site testing software. Knowledge of web protocols and standards is essential, as is proven experience in producing quality software in the Internet environment. Prior knowledge of the development language, Python, is a bonus but not essential, as is familiarity with web accessibility issues and the W3C WAI Accessibility Guidelines. Option to be home based, so although we are based in London it is not essential that you are too. The position is either permanent or contract-based. The salary is negotiable based upon experience. Contact hr_17(a)sitemorse.com with an up-to-date CV if you're interested.

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Resolver is Hiring
by Michael Foord Aug. 17, 2007

Aug. 17, 2007

Hello all, `Resolver <http://www.resolversystems.com/>`_ is hiring! We are looking to hire three new developers, so if you fancy developing with IronPython in London (and working with a great team) then visit our `jobs page <http://www.resolversystems.com/jobs>`_. In case you haven't heard of us before, we're developing a desktop application mainly aimed at the financial markets. Resolver is a `Rapid Application Development Tool with a Spreadsheet Interface <http://www.resolverhacks.net/>`_, and is written almost entirely in IronPython. We use agile development techniques, including Test Driven Development, pair programming, continuous integration and the like. At the moment we are a small company, with only six developers. Experience with Python and agile development techniques are *not* a requirement, but certainly won't count against you... All the best, Michael Foord -- Michael Foord michael.foord(a)resolversystems.com +44 (0) 20 7253 6372 We're hiring! http://www.resolversystems.com/jobs/ Resolver Systems Ltd 17a Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RD, UK VAT No.: GB 893 5643 79 Registered in England and Wales as company number 5467329. Registered address: 843 Finchley Road, London NW11 8NA, UK

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by Doug Albert Ashiro B Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

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Python UK talks announced
by Zeth Green Aug. 1, 2007

Aug. 1, 2007

Hello everyone, The initial list of tutorials and talks are as follows, we'll be publishing a full talks schedule before the conference. The lists below do not include lightning talks, keynotes or activities happening in the 'open space'. The talks are listed in no particular order. Tutorials ------------ These are the tutorials that will be held: * Getting Started with Python, for people new to Python (Jonathan Fine and John Pinner) * Getting Started with Django (Andy McKay) * Advanced Django (Simon Willison) * The Reportlab PDF Kit, by Andy Robinson * Introduction to PyQt4 GUI Programming, by Mark Summerfield * Introduction Functional Programming in Python, by David Jones Places on some of these tutorials will be limited, so soon there'll be a booking form so you can reserve your place. There is no extra charge for tutorials. The tutorials will be held within the main days (September 8/9th 2007). Talks ------- * Test Driven Development, Jonathan Hartley * Researching Quality Assessment for Free Software, Paul Adams * Python in Higher Education, Nick Efford * Jackfield, the Web, and Python, Stuart Langridge * Using and Developing with Python Eggs, Stephen Pascoe * Translate Java into Python, Johnny Stovall * IronPython in your Browser with Silverlight, Michael Foord * The PyPy Project, Michael Hudson * Python is the Future of Build Systems, Russel Winder * Python Modules in Bible Research, Michael and Leslie Morrell * Parsing Languages with mxTextTools, Marc-André Lemburg * Building Systems with Kamaelia, Michael Sparks * Kamaelia Core Internals, Michael Sparks * Dealing with Tabular Data, Alex Willmer * PayThyme - from Project to Product, John Pinner * The Great Python, Ruby, Groovy, Java, C, C++, C#, VB Debate, Russel Winder * Hacking Democracy, Julian Todd * The Bazaar Version Control Project, Michael Hudson * A Pythonista's Year at Kew, Julius Welby * An Introduction to Twisted, Richard Wall * Twisted Performance with Large Apps, Tim Parkin * Twisted Movies, Matthew Pontefract * Creating GUI Applications with PyQt and Qt Designer, David Boddie * Stackless Introduction, Christian Tismer * Stackless Internals, Christian Tismer * Designing Unicode-aware Applications in Python, Marc-André Lemburg * Managing Creativity, Michael Sparks * FluidInfo - towards the next everything, Terry Jones * The New Age of the Amateur: End-user Computing without Tears, Giles Thomas * MathTran - Typesetting TeX with Python, Jonathan Fine * Dynamic Web Apps with Ajax and Python, David Chan For more info see http://pyconuk.org To book please visit http://pyconuk.org/booking.html Please note that the early-bird rate is closing imminently. Best Wishes, Zeth

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