[ANN] BleachBit 0.3.0
BleachBit is a Internet history, locale, registry, privacy, and file cleaner for Linux on Python v2.4 - v2.6. Notable changes for 0.3.0: * Clean locales (also called localizations). * When deleting, optionally shred files to hide contents. * Erase the clipboard. * Add Bulgarian translation. * Improve the GUI. * Add a preferences dialog. * Fix several bugs including a serious bug that prevented some parts of Firefox from being cleaned. Release notes http://bleachbit.blogspot.com/2009/01/locale-cleaner-030-released.html Download http://bleachbit.sourceforge.net/download.php -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html
PyCon Italy 2009 - Florence, May 8th-10th
PyCon Tre (http://www.pycon.it), the third edition of PyCon Italy, will take place in Florence from the 8th May to 10th May 2009. Confirmed keynote speakers so far include Guido Van Rossum, more to come. The Call for papers (http://www.pycon.it/pycon3/call-for-paper/) will be open from February, 9th, till March, 8th. Most website pages are currently available in italian only, but translations are in the way. -- Alan Franzoni alan.franzoni@gmail.com - Remove .xyz from my email in order to contact me. - GPG Key Fingerprint: 5C77 9DC3 BD5B 3A28 E7BC 921A 0255 42AA FE06 8F3E -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html
PyCon 2009 registration is now open!
Register here: http://us.pycon.org/2009/register/ Information (rates etc.): http://us.pycon.org/2009/registration/ Hotel information reservations: http://us.pycon.org/2009/about/hotel/ Early bird registration ends February 21, so don't delay! -- David Goodger, PyCon 2009 Chair -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html
Intro to to Scientific Computing with Python Training Feb 16-20 Austin, TX
Hi All, Enthought will be hosting our Introduction to Scientific Computing with Python class on February 16-20 here in Austin, Texas. The class is specifically oriented toward scientists and engineers who want to learn about all of the tools and techniques available in Python, and in the Enthought Python Distribution specifically. The class has a practical, data processing focus, but will also cover more advanced topics such as easily building graphical user interfaces and making interactive plots. We expect that participants will have experience programming, but no prior Python experience is required. The course is highly interactive, and participants will alternate between learning new techniques, and then immediately applying them in exercises. Therefore, a laptop computer is a must. The course lasts five days, and takes you from the basics of the Python language, all the way to building interactive plotting applications. The schedule is as follows: Day 1: Introduction to the Python Language Day 2: Array Calculations with NumPy Day 3: Numeric Algorithms with SciPy Day 4: Interfacing Python with Other Languages Day 5: Interactive 2D Visualization with Chaco Tuition is $2500. For more information on the course, or to register, visit http://www.enthought.com/training/intro_to_sci_comp.php or call Leah Jones at 512.536.1057. Don't hesitate to call, or email i...@enthought.com with any questions. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html
Tutorial on working with Excel files in Python (without COM and cross platform!) at PyConUS 2009
Hi All, Too many people in the Python community think the only way to work with Excel files in Python is using COM on Windows. To try and correct this, I'm giving a tutorial at this year's PyCon in Chicago on Wednesday, 25th March that will cover working with Excel files in Python using the pure-python libraries xlrd, xlwt and xlutils. I'll be looking to cover: - Reading Excel Files Including formatting, unicode dates and formulae. - Writing Excel Files Including formatting with easyxf and things like freeze pains, print areas, etc - Filtering Excel Files A run through on the structure of xlutils.filter and some examples to show you how it works. - Workshop for your problems I'm hoping anyone who attends will get a lot out of this! If you're planning on attending and have a particular problem you'd like to work on in this part of the tutorial, please drop me an email and I'll try and make sure I come prepared! All you need for the tutorial is a working knowledge of Excel and Python, with a laptop as an added benefit, and to be at PyCon this year: http://us.pycon.org I look forward to seeing you all there! Chris -- Simplistix - Content Management, Zope Python Consulting - http://www.simplistix.co.uk -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html
