From wereapwhatwesow at gmail.com Sun Mar 15 21:12:36 2015 From: wereapwhatwesow at gmail.com (Steve Young) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:12:36 -0500 Subject: [omaha] March Meeting - Wednesday, 3/18 Message-ID: Hello everyone, it is time to set up this month's meeting - please reply with your preferences for meeting place and topics. Steve From bob.haffner at gmail.com Mon Mar 16 21:30:08 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:30:08 -0500 Subject: [omaha] March Meeting - Wednesday, 3/18 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm in. I'm open on location. If no one offers to host, we can pick a centrally located coffee shop or whatever. I'd be interested in a data tools conversation, but I'm open to other topics too. On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Steve Young wrote: > Hello everyone, it is time to set up this month's meeting - please reply > with your preferences for meeting place and topics. > > Steve > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From bob.haffner at gmail.com Mon Mar 16 21:31:33 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:31:33 -0500 Subject: [omaha] Anaconda python distribution Message-ID: Anyone ever use this? Pros and Cons? From shawnhermans at gmail.com Tue Mar 17 15:31:31 2015 From: shawnhermans at gmail.com (Shawn Hermans) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:31:31 +0000 Subject: [omaha] Anaconda python distribution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Normally, I use PyCharm as my IDE and use pip and related tools for installation of packages. However, I just started evaluating Anaconda for work. We are looking at using it to fill data science/analytics use cases. I would say the biggest advantage is having pre-packaged distributions of things like Numpy, SciPy, iPython, and scikit-learn. Those packages can be a pain to compile and install. I haven't played much with the server, but it looks promising. It looks like it makes it a lot easier to run a private package repository. That is really important for analytics teams that might not have a lot of experience with development and deployment. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:31 PM Bob Haffner wrote: > Anyone ever use this? Pros and Cons? > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From wereapwhatwesow at gmail.com Tue Mar 17 15:47:19 2015 From: wereapwhatwesow at gmail.com (Steve Young) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 09:47:19 -0500 Subject: [omaha] March Meeting - Wednesday, 3/18 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Anyone else available? @Bob - I don't have much experience with data conversion, but if you want to bring some sample data/ideas we could use most of the time experimenting with it. If no one else is able to attend you can make the call if you want to meet. Steve On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Bob Haffner wrote: > I'm in. I'm open on location. If no one offers to host, we can pick a > centrally located coffee shop or whatever. > > I'd be interested in a data tools conversation, but I'm open to other > topics too. > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Steve Young > wrote: > > > Hello everyone, it is time to set up this month's meeting - please reply > > with your preferences for meeting place and topics. > > > > Steve > > _______________________________________________ > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > Omaha at python.org > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From bob.haffner at gmail.com Tue Mar 17 16:37:09 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:37:09 -0500 Subject: [omaha] Anaconda python distribution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for the response, Shawn. I like the idea of Anaconda installing those base distributions you mentioned. Looks like if you need additional modules you build from source or search on binstar. Is that your understanding or experience as well. I'll have to check out that Server piece too. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 9:31 AM, Shawn Hermans wrote: > Normally, I use PyCharm as my IDE and use pip and related tools for > installation of packages. However, I just started evaluating Anaconda for > work. We are looking at using it to fill data science/analytics use cases. > > > I would say the biggest advantage is having pre-packaged distributions of > things like Numpy, SciPy, iPython, and scikit-learn. Those packages can be > a pain to compile and install. > > I haven't played much with the server, but it looks promising. It looks > like it makes it a lot easier to run a private package repository. That is > really important for analytics teams that might not have a lot of > experience with development and deployment. > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:31 PM Bob Haffner wrote: > > > Anyone ever use this? Pros and Cons? > > _______________________________________________ > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > Omaha at python.org > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From jeffh at dundeemt.com Tue Mar 17 16:46:11 2015 From: jeffh at dundeemt.com (Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:46:11 -0500 Subject: [omaha] March Meeting - Wednesday, 3/18 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: unfortunately, I will be out of town. Have a great meeting, sorry that I'll miss it. Best, Jeff On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM, Steve Young wrote: > Anyone else available? > > @Bob - I don't have much experience with data conversion, but if you want > to bring some sample data/ideas we could use most of the time experimenting > with it. If no one else is able to attend you can make the call if you > want to meet. > > Steve > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Bob Haffner > wrote: > > > I'm in. I'm open on location. If no one offers to host, we can pick a > > centrally located coffee shop or whatever. > > > > I'd be interested in a data tools conversation, but I'm open to other > > topics too. > > > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Steve Young > > wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone, it is time to set up this month's meeting - please > reply > > > with your preferences for meeting place and topics. > > > > > > Steve > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > > Omaha at python.org > > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > Omaha at python.org > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > -- Best, Jeff Hinrichs 402.218.1473 From bob.haffner at gmail.com Tue Mar 17 16:48:07 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:48:07 -0500 Subject: [omaha] March Meeting - Wednesday, 3/18 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Looks like everyone has a case of Spring Fever. :) Steve, I didn't have anything specific in mind so I'm ok if we want to skip this month. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM, Steve Young wrote: > Anyone else available? > > @Bob - I don't have much experience with data conversion, but if you want > to bring some sample data/ideas we could use most of the time experimenting > with it. If no one else is able to attend you can make the call if you > want to meet. > > Steve > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Bob Haffner > wrote: > > > I'm in. I'm open on location. If no one offers to host, we can pick a > > centrally located coffee shop or whatever. > > > > I'd be interested in a data tools conversation, but I'm open to other > > topics too. > > > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Steve Young > > wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone, it is time to set up this month's meeting - please > reply > > > with your preferences for meeting place and topics. > > > > > > Steve > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > > Omaha at python.org > > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > Omaha at python.org > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From adam.shaver at gmail.com Wed Mar 18 16:09:40 2015 From: adam.shaver at gmail.com (Adam Shaver) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:09:40 -0500 Subject: [omaha] omaha] Anaconda python distribution Message-ID: Sorry, just joined the thread. Anyway, I've used the anaconda distribution many times at work. It installs in a sandbox with loads of numerical libraries and pip. This means you don't affect the base python install (which can be crucial to various linux distros). Also, getting new things is trivial: ~/anaconda/pip install It relieves my as a python user the necessity of installing (sometimes compiling) python Ver X along with whatever compatible libraries I require. Of note, I don't think they save off previous versions of Python (right now on 2.7.8). So if you wanted an older version, you either have to hunt up archives or you have no such luck. From bob.haffner at gmail.com Wed Mar 18 19:52:26 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:52:26 -0500 Subject: [omaha] omaha] Anaconda python distribution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey thanks, Adam On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM, Adam Shaver wrote: > Sorry, just joined the thread. Anyway, I've used the anaconda distribution > many times at work. It installs in a sandbox with loads of numerical > libraries and pip. This means you don't affect the base python install > (which can be crucial to various linux distros). Also, getting new things > is trivial: > ~/anaconda/pip install > > It relieves my as a python user the necessity of installing (sometimes > compiling) python Ver X along with whatever compatible libraries I > require. Of note, I don't think they save off previous versions of Python > (right now on 2.7.8). So if you wanted an older version, you either have to > hunt up archives or you have no such luck. > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From varun.sagi20 at gmail.com Wed Mar 18 20:00:36 2015 From: varun.sagi20 at gmail.com (varun mehta) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:00:36 -0400 Subject: [omaha] omaha] Anaconda python distribution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey Adam How this sandbox environment is different from virtualenvs? On 18 Mar 2015 11:27, "Adam Shaver" wrote: > Sorry, just joined the thread. Anyway, I've used the anaconda distribution > many times at work. It installs in a sandbox with loads of numerical > libraries and pip. This means you don't affect the base python install > (which can be crucial to various linux distros). Also, getting new things > is trivial: > ~/anaconda/pip install > > It relieves my as a python user the necessity of installing (sometimes > compiling) python Ver X along with whatever compatible libraries I > require. Of note, I don't think they save off previous versions of Python > (right now on 2.7.8). So if you wanted an older version, you either have to > hunt up archives or you have no such luck. > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From adam.shaver at gmail.com Wed Mar 18 23:58:18 2015 From: adam.shaver at gmail.com (Adam Shaver) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:58:18 -0500 Subject: [omaha] Fwd: omaha] Anaconda python distribution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: By sandboxed, I mean that the python binaries are located in ~/anaconda/bin/ and the libs are in ~/anaconda/lib/ and the binaries reference the local libs (rather than OS versions) when possible. Additionally, when you use ~/anaconda/bin/pip to install something, it gets put in ~/anaconda/ rather than into the OS's python package system. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adam Shaver Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM Subject: omaha] Anaconda python distribution To: omaha at python.org Sorry, just joined the thread. Anyway, I've used the anaconda distribution many times at work. It installs in a sandbox with loads of numerical libraries and pip. This means you don't affect the base python install (which can be crucial to various linux distros). Also, getting new things is trivial: ~/anaconda/pip install It relieves my as a python user the necessity of installing (sometimes compiling) python Ver X along with whatever compatible libraries I require. Of note, I don't think they save off previous versions of Python (right now on 2.7.8). So if you wanted an older version, you either have to hunt up archives or you have no such luck. From bryan.thomas85 at gmail.com Fri Mar 27 19:18:10 2015 From: bryan.thomas85 at gmail.com (Bryan Thomas) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:18:10 -0500 Subject: [omaha] New to Python: Hate Kivy Message-ID: Hi all, I just found your mailing list after banging my head against a wall trying to figure out how Python talks to Kivy. I decided to reach out to some locals for guidance. First off: I'm not a programmer. I know the basic ins and outs of it, but not a professional by any means. With that said, I successfully learned enough about python and tkinter in a week and a half to write a fully functional script that runs on a device I've created. While doing some functionality tests after copying the code to my Pi, I realized that tkinter would not be adequate for use on my stand-alone device. ( needs to boot straight into GUI and not flicker when switching screens) So I came across Kivy. I've managed to layout the basic app but getting Python to change the Kivy language is frustrating at best. I just don't get it. Tkinter was intuitive, Kivy is an ass. I'm wondering if anyone who has some Kivy experience could spend a little time with me. I think after seeing how something is done and then asking some pertinent questions would go a long, long way for me. My entire app is only 3 screens with 6 labels and 3 buttons-ish. Let me know if anyone would be interested. Thanks! Bryan Bryan.thomas85 at gmail.com 402-312-9534 From jeffh at dundeemt.com Sat Mar 28 01:28:12 2015 From: jeffh at dundeemt.com (Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:28:12 -0500 Subject: [omaha] pyData - Dallas Conference Message-ID: http://pydata.org/dal2015/schedule/ I know there are some in the group who are into big data. Saw this on twitter, thought I would forward it. Looks like the end of April. Early reg ends Apr 2. -- Best, Jeff Hinrichs 402.218.1473 From bob.haffner at gmail.com Sat Mar 28 01:59:20 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:59:20 -0500 Subject: [omaha] pyData - Dallas Conference In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yeah, I got my eye on this one On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T wrote: > http://pydata.org/dal2015/schedule/ > > I know there are some in the group who are into big data. Saw this on > twitter, thought I would forward it. Looks like the end of April. Early > reg ends Apr 2. > > -- > Best, > > Jeff Hinrichs > 402.218.1473 > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From rob.townley at gmail.com Sat Mar 28 09:21:08 2015 From: rob.townley at gmail.com (Rob Townley) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:21:08 -0500 Subject: [omaha] Network Monitoring of critical services and switches In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Our php based observium.org nms is in shambles at the moment. May turn out that I need to start over and so am seeking python solutions. Is there a python based network monitoring system providing a dashboard of IT health? What do you use? From jeffh at dundeemt.com Sat Mar 28 15:03:35 2015 From: jeffh at dundeemt.com (Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:03:35 -0500 Subject: [omaha] Network Monitoring of critical services and switches In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Not that I've used. We use nagios at work. Some python plugins On Mar 28, 2015 3:21 AM, "Rob Townley" wrote: > Our php based observium.org nms is in shambles at the moment. May turn > out > that I need to start over and so am seeking python solutions. Is there a > python based network monitoring system providing a dashboard of IT > health? > > What do you use? > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From bob.haffner at gmail.com Sat Mar 28 20:47:36 2015 From: bob.haffner at gmail.com (Bob Haffner) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:47:36 -0500 Subject: [omaha] How do you use python to automate tasks in life or at work? (reddit) Message-ID: I like the one where the guy wrote a script to know if his brother-in-law was currently in jail http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/308ucq/how_do_you_use_python_to_automate_tasks_in_life/ From adam.shaver at gmail.com Sat Mar 28 20:46:06 2015 From: adam.shaver at gmail.com (Adam Shaver) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:46:06 -0500 Subject: [omaha] pyData - Dallas Conference In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Lots of continum analytics staff are presenting (the makers of anaconda). On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Bob Haffner wrote: > Yeah, I got my eye on this one > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T > wrote: > > > http://pydata.org/dal2015/schedule/ > > > > I know there are some in the group who are into big data. Saw this on > > twitter, thought I would forward it. Looks like the end of April. Early > > reg ends Apr 2. > > > > -- > > Best, > > > > Jeff Hinrichs > > 402.218.1473 > > _______________________________________________ > > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > > Omaha at python.org > > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > > http://www.OmahaPython.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > From jeffh at dundeemt.com Sun Mar 29 23:57:10 2015 From: jeffh at dundeemt.com (Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:57:10 -0500 Subject: [omaha] How do you use python to automate tasks in life or at work? (reddit) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That is hilarious. On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Bob Haffner wrote: > I like the one where the guy wrote a script to know if his brother-in-law > was currently in jail > > > http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/308ucq/how_do_you_use_python_to_automate_tasks_in_life/ > _______________________________________________ > Omaha Python Users Group mailing list > Omaha at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha > http://www.OmahaPython.org > -- Best, Jeff Hinrichs 402.218.1473