[EuroPython] Reharsals of first-time speakers

2012-06-25 Thread Giovanni Bajo
Hello, on Sunday July 1st, 15:00 - 19:00, a few first-time speakers will be given the chance to rehearse their talk to improve their public speaking skills. We are looking for a few people that might be interested in attending these rehearsals, both acting as public and, at the end of each talk

[EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread M.-A. Lemburg
Found this map while doing some research: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=it&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=213531737140095011066.00049bee7185a02c18902&ll=43.780638,11.240044&spn=0.032777,0.080937&iwloc=00049bef9971b45d4077f&output=embed&z=14 -- Marc-Andre Lemburg eGenix.com Professional Python Services

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Giovanni Bajo
Il giorno 25/giu/2012, alle ore 15:08, M.-A. Lemburg ha scritto: > Found this map while doing some research: > > http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=it&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=213531737140095011066.00049bee7185a02c18902&ll=43.780638,11.240044&spn=0.032777,0.080937&iwloc=00049bef9971b45d4077f&output=embe

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Reimar Bauer
Am 25.06.2012 15:08, schrieb M.-A. Lemburg: > Found this map while doing some research: > > http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=it&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=213531737140095011066.00049bee7185a02c18902&ll=43.780638,11.240044&spn=0.032777,0.080937&iwloc=00049bef9971b45d4077f&output=embed&z=14 > That is an o

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Erik Allik
Does anybody know how fast is the 3G provided by the 20€ local SIM cards that we've been offered to purchase? And what is the data usage limit on them? In general, are they an OK substitute for wifi? At least for non-bandwidth intensive stuff (i.e. no torrent and no Skype video calls). Best reg

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Floris Bruynooghe
On 25 June 2012 14:59, Erik Allik wrote: > Does anybody know how fast is the 3G provided by the 20€ local SIM cards that > we've been offered to purchase? And what is the data usage limit on them? In > general, are they an OK substitute for wifi? At least for non-bandwidth > intensive stuff (i.

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Erik Allik
My question was about 3G not the public wifi spots. On 2012.06.25, at 17:27, Floris Bruynooghe wrote: > On 25 June 2012 14:59, Erik Allik wrote: >> Does anybody know how fast is the 3G provided by the 20€ local SIM cards >> that we've been offered to purchase? And what is the data usage limit

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Hynek Schlawack
That's he meant I had the same experience. 3G was barely usable at the hotel. But still better than the WiFi. >:) Am 25.06.12 16:31, schrieb Erik Allik: > My question was about 3G not the public wifi spots. > > > On 2012.06.25, at 17:27, Floris Bruynooghe wrote: > >> On 25 June 2012 14:59, Erik

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Giovanni Bajo
Il giorno 25/giu/2012, alle ore 15:59, Erik Allik ha scritto: > Does anybody know how fast is the 3G provided by the 20€ local SIM cards that > we've been offered to purchase? And what is the data usage limit on them? In > general, are they an OK substitute for wifi? At least for non-bandwidth

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Erik Allik
As I understand, 3G signal is weak in the hotel and the hotel wifi is overcrowded. Therefore, could we consider setting up one (or more) of our own 3G devices (outside the wall, e.g. on a window) that shares itself over wifi to the conference guests? Unless of course it's too much fuss, or too e

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread David Mugnai
Please do not do it. We are working very hard to provide a top-notch wi-fi experience and the last thing we need is random radio devices that interfere with our access points. We worked on all fronts to improve connectivity; more bandwidth, more radio apparatus and the experience of very smart gu

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Giovanni Bajo
Il giorno 25/giu/2012, alle ore 18:19, David Mugnai ha scritto: > Please do not do it. > > We are working very hard to provide a top-notch wi-fi experience and the > last thing we need is random radio devices that interfere with our > access points. > > We worked on all fronts to improve connect

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Erik Allik
Sorry, I thought there was only the wifi provided by the hotel :) Sent from my Windows Phone From: David Mugnai Sent: 25.06.2012 19:20 To: europython@python.org Subject: Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence Please do not do it. We are working very hard t

Re: [EuroPython] Europython warm up in Rome

2012-06-25 Thread Nicola Musatti
I too would love to have a drink, and possibly a bite, in the company of pythonistas, while watching the finals. Cheers, Nicola On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:34 PM, Nils Pascal Illenseer wrote: > On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Kai Diefenbach > wrote: > > It's me, too. In any case. > > > > Kai >

Re: [EuroPython] Europython warm up in Rome

2012-06-25 Thread Tom Viner
Sounds good to me too. I'm site seeing with the other half over the weekend, then she's getting a flight back to Blighty on the Sunday evening. So I'll be around and available. Tom On Jun 25, 2012 9:12 PM, "Nicola Musatti" wrote: > I too would love to have a drink, and possibly a bite, in the c

Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

2012-06-25 Thread Albertas Agejevas
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 03:42:06PM +, Erik Allik wrote: > As I understand, 3G signal is weak in the hotel and the hotel wifi > is overcrowded. Therefore, could we consider setting up one (or > more) of our own 3G devices (outside the wall, e.g. on a window) > that shares itself over wifi to the