Mailman 3 September 2012 - python-uk

Tickets now available for London Python Dojo 4 October
by Greg Roodt Sept. 27, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

Hi All Good news! Even more Python for the week after PyconUK! What more could you ask for? Tickets are now available for the London Python Dojo 4th October. Get 'em while they're hot! http://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/london-python-code-dojo-season-4-episode-2 Cheers Greg

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PyCon UK - projector resoultion
by Ross Lawley Sept. 26, 2012

Sept. 26, 2012

Hi, Anybody know what the resolution will be for the projector will be? I want to make sure my slides are sized correctly and its good to know early if its 800 x 600 :) Ross

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Next Python Sheffield meeting Tues Sept 25th
by Daley Chetwynd Sept. 24, 2012

Sept. 24, 2012

Hi all, The next Python Sheffield meeting is tomorrow night on Tuesday September 25th at the GIST Lab. The meeting will run from 19:00 - 20:45, although doors will be open at the GIST Lab from 18:45. The GIST Lab is located opposite Sheffield train station and behind the Showroom cinema: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=GIST+Lab,+Sheffield,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&sl… This month we have the following two speakers: Thomas Kluyver (@takluyver) - "Debian packaging for Python applications and libraries" Ian Murray (@i_c_murray) = "ĤÆƞɗɭɪɳɡ Ụƞɪɔōɗė ɪɳ ǷỵƭĤōƞ (Handling Unicode in Python)" If you'd like to join us then please register for free at: http://pythonsheffield1209.eventbrite.com/ The Python Sheffield group is open to all levels of Python user, including those who don't currently know the language but would like to learn. We're always looking for future speakers, so if you'd like to talk on anything Python-related and fancy a trip over to Sheffield, please get in touch. To find out more follow @pysheff on Twitter or see the Google group: groups.google.com/group/python-sheffield Thanks, Daley Chetwynd -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Does exactly what it says on the tin

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Recruitment: Python Software Developer jobs at ApplianSys Ltd, Coventry, UK
by Richard Wall Sept. 24, 2012

Sept. 24, 2012

Hello, I'm a software developer at ApplianSys Ltd in Coventry and this is a quick email to tell you that we are looking for at least two Python programmers to join our development team ASAP. Location: Coventry, UK. Salary: We are looking for both junior and senior candidates so salary will be based on your skills and experience. ApplianSys is a fast growing UK based company, selling a range of network server appliances worldwide. The product range includes DNS/DHCP/IPAM ("DDI"), web cache and VoIP acceleration products. All the products run on a Linux operating system with a Python based web interface and various Python based backend systems. ApplianSys is a fun place to work. The work is interesting and varied and because we are a small team, you will have a significant influence on the direction of the products and opportunities to work closely with other parts of the business and with customers. We all use Linux on our development workstations and we code primarily in Python, but use JavaScript, shell scripts, C and more. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate some or all the following skills: * Sound working knowledge of Python, or be able to demonstrate the generic skills to learn Python quickly. * Fluent with *nix (Linux), including configuring and building packages from source and writing shell scripts. * Experienced with networking infrastructure technologies and protocols, and familiarity with command line network diagnostic tools. * Solid web development skills, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS. For senior developers, your levels of knowledge and expertise should be deeper than those indicated above. Don't be shy if you don't fit the bill exactly. No one does. Most of all, we are looking for enthusiastic people who learn quickly. If you're interested, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment(a)appliansys.com. If we like the look of you, we'll arrange a preliminary telephone interview followed by a technical interview in Coventry. During the interview you will be asked to do some Python programming, database design work and we will ask you some networking questions to assess the depth of your knowledge. Be prepared to talk about and demonstrate some of the things you put in your CV! We look forward to hearing from you and don't hesitate to contact me directly if you want to discuss things informally. -RichardW. You can read more about this and other jobs at the link below: * http://www.appliansys.com/company/employment -- Richard Wall ApplianSys Ltd http://www.appliansys.com (t) +44 (0)24 7699 6420 (e) richard.wall(a)appliansys.com (skype) richard-appliansys

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PyCon 2013 Ticket Sales Have Begun!
by Brian Curtin Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

Hi UK Python Users! The PyCon organizers are happy to announce that ticket sales for the March 2013 conference have opened at https://us.pycon.org/2013/registration/ ! Early bird rates are available for the first 1000 purchases, which is a departure from previous time-based systems. With PyCon 2012 having been a quick sell out, we're expecting this one to be the same. Keep in mind that attendance is strictly limited to 2500. PyCon 2013 is going back to Santa Clara, CA before heading up north for two years in Montreal, Quebec for 2014-15. The event starts with two days of tutorials on March 13, followed by three days of talks starting March 15, and ends with four days of sprints starting March 18. Individual and corporate ticket prices remain the same as they have been for the last few years, with early bird rates of $300 and $450 respectively. The regular rates of $350 and $600 for individual and corporate are still an incredible deal. For 2013 we've reduced the cost to students by 50%, bringing the early bird rate to $100 with a regular rate of $125. Providing a more affordable conference experience for students is a priority for the organizers and the Python Software Foundation, and we're hoping the decrease helps bring more of them out. We've also increased our financial aid program, and hope to assist more attendees for PyCon 2013! You can apply for financial aid through the new consolidated form at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGt4Z0d… We're still accepting proposals for talks and tutorials, with a deadline of September 28. Poster proposals are accepted through January 15, 2013. For more information, see https://us.pycon.org/2013/speaking/cfp/ If your company is interested in sponsorship, we need you. Sponsors are what make PyCon a possibility, and sponsorship offers some great values to the generous organizations who support the conference. Check out https://us.pycon.org/2013/sponsors/whysponsor/ to find out what you get out of sponsorship, with a prospectus at https://us.pycon.org/2013/sponsors/prospectus/. Contact Jesse Noller at jnoller(a)python.org with any sponsorship inquiries. Keep an eye out for news on our blog at http://pycon.blogspot.com/ and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/pycon Jesse Noller, Chairman jnoller(a)python.org Brian Curtin, Publicity Coordinator brian(a)python.org

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Impromptu London get-together, October 9th, for Canadian visitor?
by Harry Percival Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 20, 2012

hey gang, we have a visitor from CANADIA! He twote us at the office asking if anyone was around for an evening of nerdy chat about Python, proposing Tuesday October 9th. Thought we'd throw it open to a wider audience... Anyone up for it? HP -- ------------------------------ Harry J.W. Percival ------------------------------ Twitter: @hjwp Mobile: +44 (0) 78877 02511 Skype: harry.percival

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Fwd: Django Pub Meetup. Tuesday 18th of September 2012
by Anand Kumria Sept. 16, 2012

Sept. 16, 2012

Hi guys, Excuse the interruption, it appears that James' email is not going through the various list filters. We are looking for someone else to give a brief 5 minute talk on where / what / how they are using Django. Regards, Anand From: James Pacileo <jamespaxi(a)gmail.com> Date: 16 September 2012 08:20 Subject: Django Pub Meetup. Tuesday 18th of September 2012 To: python-uk(a)python.org Hi everyone, The monthly Django pub meetup will be running on Tuesday 18th of September at Counting House this time. We have a function room booked. Details are here http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Django-Meetup-Group/events/82548312/. Pycon UK is just round the corner so it would be great to chance catch up before the event. We'll also have A/V equipment in order to host some lightning talks. If anyone is interested in giving a short 5 minute talk please email me or Kevin, also make sure you make the slides available before 7pm. Talks would preferably be short and light. Some ideas are: apps you found useful, tips/techniques that you use in your Django/Python development, interesting/useful web services. We have the venue booked from 6pm and we'll be starting the talks at 7pm. Will look forward to meet everyone! Regards, James -- “Don’t be sad because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss

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PyConUK 2012 Schedule now online
by Zeth Sept. 14, 2012

Sept. 14, 2012

Hello! PyConUK 2012, the UK Python Conference, is taking place in Coventry from Friday 28th September to Monday 1st October. That is only two weeks away! Everyone is welcome from complete beginners through to experienced experts. The core is on Saturday and Sunday so if you cannot get time off work, you will still get all the key parts of the conference. We now have a draft schedule online: * http://pyconuk.net/Schedule It includes talks, introductory and intermediate tutorials, sprints, discussions, socials, the annual Python dinner, and of course the famous Lightning Talks. An introduction to the conference can be found here: * http://pyconuk.org More information at our wiki at: * http://pyconuk.net To book a ticket, please visit: http://pyconuk2012.eventbrite.co.uk/ Best Wishes, The Python UK Team P.S. Please forward this message to your friends, colleagues, mailing lists, social networks, local user groups, etc.

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Reading Python Dojo, 25th September
by Daniel Pope Sept. 14, 2012

Sept. 14, 2012

The next Reading Python Dojo will be on Tuesday 25th September at 7pm at Austin Fraser in Forbury Square, with the usual mix of beer, pizza and coding. Please sign up for a free ticket at the link below if you would like to attend. https://rdgpydojo.eventwax.com/reading-python-dojo-september-2012 Dan

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Next Python Sheffield meeting Sept 25th
by Daley Chetwynd Sept. 12, 2012

Sept. 12, 2012

Hi all, The next Python Sheffield meeting will be on Tuesday September 25th at the GIST Lab. The meeting will run from 19:00 - 20:45, although doors will be open at the GIST Lab from 18:45. The GIST Lab is located opposite Sheffield train station and behind the Showroom cinema: thegisthub.net/groups/gistlab This month we have the following two speakers: Thomas Kluyver (@takluyver) - "Debian packaging for Python applications and libraries" Ian Murray (@i_c_murray) = "ĤÆƞɗɭɪɳɡ Ụƞɪɔōɗė ɪɳ ǷỵƭĤōƞ (Handling Unicode in Python)" If you'd like to join us then please register for free at: http://pythonsheffield1209.eventbrite.com/ We're always looking for future speakers, so if you'd like to talk on anything Python-related and fancy a trip over to Sheffield, please get in touch. To find out more on the Python Sheffield group, follow @pysheff on Twitter or see the Google group: groups.google.com/group/python-sheffield Thanks, Daley -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service

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