[python-uk] PyCon 2008 - Call for Papers, Talks and Tutorials

2008-05-04 Thread Zeth
PyCon UK 2008 is an independent, community-run, community-controlled and not-for-profit conference dedicated to the Python programming language, Python applications, toolkits and frameworks. It also features social events and a chance to meet fellow Python users. It is organised by members of Pytho

[python-uk] Python West Midlands Technical Meet, Saturday 24th May 2008

2008-05-22 Thread Zeth
). Bringing biscuits/snacks to share is encouraged. For more details see: http://pywm.eu/ Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] invalid syntax

2008-07-21 Thread Zeth
In addition to what others have said, 2008/7/21 suhail shaik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > command = "./hive2 -k kf/"+file+"/ -o "+file+".xml /data/test/"+fileName > print command > os.system(command) Whatever you are trying to do here, you might want to try doing purely in Python instead of

[python-uk] PyCon UK 2008 update: Tutorials and Talk Abstracts

2008-07-27 Thread Zeth
Hello everyone, A quick update about PyCon UK 2008, the UK's dedicated Python Conference which is being held on the 12th to the 14th of September 2008. The timetable for the tutorials day has now been published: http://www.pyconuk.org/timetable.html The abstracts of currently accepted talks, tut

Re: [python-uk] [pyconuk] Proposed PyCon UK UnConference, 5th September

2009-08-07 Thread Zeth
It is a too late now to make such a drastic change less than a month before, however I would certainly be interested in holding a future event there. 2009/8/7 Nicholas Tollervey : > Guys, > > I won't be able to attend on the 5th Sept as my brother is getting married > on that date. Nevertheless, I

[python-uk] PyCon UK, UnConference, 5th September 2009 - yes tomorrow!

2009-09-04 Thread Zeth
u haven't don't worry, just get in the car/train and get here! We look forward to seeing you all! Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK, UnConference, 5th September 2009 - yes tomorrow!

2009-09-04 Thread Zeth
Sorry correction, Ayrton Senna is if you pay online, on the door is £15: http://pyconuk.org/booking.html 2009/9/4 Zeth : > Hello Everyone, > > A new event, our first ever "UnConference" is tomorrow, doesn't time > fly! Doors are open from 9.30 am tomorrow. Entry is a t

[python-uk] Python West Midlands October meeting is this Saturday the 31st October

2009-10-27 Thread Zeth
, Birmingham, B76 1AL. (Near Minworth Asda). Drop in and out whenever you like from 10.30pm onwards. For those coming on public transport, email the pywm list for help/train station pickup More information at: http://www.pywm.eu/Meetings/ Best Wishes, Zeth

Re: [python-uk] Eclipse + Pydev?

2010-03-17 Thread Zeth
On 17 March 2010 18:16, David Craddock wrote: > Without wanting to start an editor discussion or, more often as they are > called, arguments - I would like to find out what people think of the > Eclipse + Pydev combination for python development. > I'm keen to try this, but how does it work for yo

[python-uk] EuroPython 2010 - 17th to 22nd of July in Birmingham

2010-06-24 Thread Zeth
If you haven't booked yet, then please do, in future years EuroPython will be outside the UK, so this is your opportunity to take part with minimal costs. Please also forward this email to anyone or any group you think might be appropriate. Cheers! See you at EuroPython! -- EuroPython 20

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-02 Thread Zeth
On 2 August 2010 13:43, Rob Cowie wrote: > Sounds like a cracking idea. I've just moved from London to Leeds and > although there are plenty of geekery-related events and meet ups, there isn't > a python users group. Oh yes there is: http://ypy.org.uk/ Next meeting is at Old BBC Broadcasting H

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-02 Thread Zeth
On 2 August 2010 15:23, Reza Lotun wrote: > This sounds like a great idea. A suggestion though - since we're all > Python hackers, why not create a hosted website on AppEngine? We have already started a pinax based site for it. We have hosting. ___ pyth

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-02 Thread Zeth
On 2 August 2010 15:44, Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > Hmmm... I like the app-engine idea since it is v.simple and plain ol' Python > (rather than a complex project like Pinax that requires Django-fu to > understand). We have done the Django-fu, that is not a problem. For people who want to be inv

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-04 Thread Zeth
o this thread or if you want to give your thoughts in private then send it to me. Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 August 2010 12:41, Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > I'm with Tim: +1 many thanks to Zeth for this (and apologies for outing > us ;-) No problem, shall we do the 17th instead then? ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 August 2010 14:08, Tim Golden wrote: > On 04/08/2010 14:05, Zeth wrote: >> >> On 4 August 2010 12:41, Nicholas Tollervey  wrote: >>> >>> I'm with Tim: +1 many thanks to Zeth for this (and apologies for outing >>> us ;-) >> >> No prob

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 August 2010 14:37:34 UTC+1, Zeth wrote: > We can hijack europython @ irc.freenode.net > > I have gone against my own argument by using a medium that people may not > understand, so here is the explanation: > > IRC stands for internet relay chat. It is a text-based real tim

Re: [python-uk] Python UK user groups / website / coordination

2010-08-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 August 2010 14:43:36 UTC+1, Zeth wrote: > This tutorial is very helpful also: > > http://chatzilla.hacksrus.com/intro > > For our chat meeting, the network is freenode (one of the pre-included > networks) and the channel is #europython Even cooler, if you have Chatzilla

Re: [python-uk] London Python Roles

2010-12-17 Thread Zeth
On 13 December 2010 16:31, Alec Battles wrote: > > Am I the only one who considers this a bit spammy? No I also consider it more spam than ham when it is a vague advert rather than details for a real job. If it doesn't have real details (precise location, industry, salary in pounds, etc) then it

Re: [python-uk] London Python Roles

2010-12-17 Thread Zeth
On 17 December 2010 08:56, Ross Lawley wrote: > Personally, I would have scanned and then ignored the message had it not had > 31 replies!! The irony further underlined by you adding another (and then me too!). Merry Christmas to all UK Pythonistas! __

Re: [python-uk] OT: Looking for an iPhone dev

2010-12-20 Thread Zeth
On 19 December 2010 21:22, Jamie Kirkpatrick wrote: > There are getting to be too many of these kinda posts for sure. Well I have threaded email, so my annoyance at getting these kind of posts on mailing lists is moderated by the fact that by the time I get to them, there are already other replie

[python-uk] PyCon UK 2011 - 24th to 25th September 2011 - Conference Announcement and Booking details

2011-07-25 Thread Zeth
The UK's official Python conference returns. It is aimed at everyone in the Python community, of all skill levels, from beginners to core developers. The conference will be held on the 24th to 25th September 2011, in the TechnoCentre Coventry (CV1 2TT). The conference is not-for-profit and commun

Re: [python-uk] Dojo at PyconUK

2011-09-09 Thread Zeth
On 9 September 2011 12:04, Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > Roman Numeral Calculator - e.g. XI - III = IIX (Apparently, it's not as easy > as you'd think. Parsing / converting between Roman numerals / numeric values > apparently has some interesting "weird" rules to take into account). :-) Would it

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK 2011 - 24th to 25th September 2011 - Conference Announcement and Booking details

2011-09-09 Thread Zeth
On 25/07/11 11:52, Zeth wrote: The UK's official Python conference returns. It is aimed at everyone in the Python community, of all skill levels, from beginners to core developers. The conference will be held on the 24th to 25th September 2011, in the TechnoCentre Coventry (CV1 2TT).

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK 2011 - 24th to 25th September 2011 - Conference Announcement and Booking details

2011-09-16 Thread Zeth
Hi again, Just a quick update. The early bird rate is closing tonight, so book now: http://pyconuk2011.eventbrite.com/ Schedule is here: http://pyconuk.net/Schedule Best Wishes, Zeth On 9 September 2011 14:10, Zeth wrote: > On 25/07/11 11:52, Zeth wrote: >> >> The UK&#x

[python-uk] PyCon UK 2012 - Call for talks

2012-07-28 Thread Zeth
under. If we accept your talk, we would also require a longer abstract in order to create a wiki page. To submit a talk, please email sub...@pyconuk.net before Tuesday 14th August 2012. If you have already given us your talks, and had confirmation from John or Zeth, then ignore this message

[python-uk] PyConUK 2012 Schedule now online

2012-09-14 Thread Zeth
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

Re: [python-uk] Python-UK Google Plus Community

2012-12-11 Thread Zeth
On 10/12/12 20:02, Tony Ibbs wrote: Hmm. Don't forget that some of us *can't* use google plus, because it won't let us use our normal online names (I've been TIbs online since before there was such a thing, but that's not good enough for google plus). I'm sure I'm not the only one. That should

Re: [python-uk] [pyconuk] Python-UK Google Plus Community

2012-12-11 Thread Zeth
ishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Can you help us build our London team?

2013-02-20 Thread Zeth
Hey Roger, Sounds good, what's the money like? Best Wishes, Zeth On 14/02/13 20:42, Roger Toor wrote: Hey folks We're building our London team, which will consist of 4-5 developers in the next few weeks. However, being based in Silicon Valley at the moment, I am struggling to

Re: [python-uk] UK based Pythonistas as candidates for the PSF board

2015-05-04 Thread Zeth
Yep those two and Marc-Andre Lemburg who has done a lot for PyConUK over the years, are there any other UK/nearby candidates? I for one want to use my vote to balance the board geographically (i.e. a board compromised of not just US West Coast people, as beautiful as they all are). On 2 May 2015 a

Re: [python-uk] UK based Pythonistas as candidates for the PSF board

2015-05-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 May 2015 at 13:02, Andy Robinson wrote: > BTW I was once asked to be on the PSF board, when it was first set up, > and turned it down So if you are > really keen to have an extra nomination I wouldn't mind, but I am not > going to press for it either. Someone will have to help me here wi

Re: [python-uk] UK based Pythonistas as candidates for the PSF board

2015-05-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 May 2015 at 21:32, Steve Holden wrote: Thanks for clarifying that. Of course, another way to get involved in the Python community in the UK is to come to PyConUK (Friday 18th - Monday 21st September 2015 - http://pyconuk.org ). Sorry I couldn't resist :) ___

Re: [python-uk] UK based Pythonistas as candidates for the PSF board

2015-05-04 Thread Zeth
On 4 May 2015 at 21:47, Andy Robinson wrote: > You're right, a quick google says it has all changed since my fuzzy > memories of circa 2003...: > > https://www.python.org/psf/membership/ > > Not sure I want to stump up $2000 now and get on the campaign trail, > I'd probably have to become an a

[python-uk] Python 3 thread 2015 edition (was Re: UK based Pythonistas as candidates for the PSF board)

2015-05-04 Thread Zeth
an easily port them to Python 3 first. Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] More Information for potential PyCon UK Sponsors

2015-05-13 Thread Zeth
Hello Everyone, Good news! Peter has added more information to the sponsorship page: http://www.pyconuk.org/sponsorship/ Please tell your bosses, marketing and HR departments :) Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https

Re: [python-uk] And now for something completely different - the PyCon UK Poster Session!

2015-06-11 Thread Zeth
On 6 June 2015 at 12:36, Tom Wright wrote: > Hmmm... that means you can buy a television for the price of three > posters When I used to do these in academia, I used an A4 printer and blue tacked them together, used highlighters and crayons to add colour. The poster is just the conversation o

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

2016-02-17 Thread Zeth
Hi Nick, Put me down for Birmingham of course, probably can do Nottingham and some of the Northern ones if needed. Best Wishes, Zeth On 17 February 2016 at 08:30, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I realise I must sound like a stuck record about this sort of thing - > p

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

2016-05-18 Thread Zeth
for me. I have done most of my work while anxious about whether I could do the job, and unsure that it would be enough to achieve the goal if I did. But I tried anyway, because there was no one but me between the enemy and my city. Surprising myself, I have sometimes succeeded." Best Wis

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

2016-05-18 Thread Zeth
On 18 May 2016 at 15:54, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > On 18/05/16 15:52, Zeth wrote: >> I know theology is much more >> practical than philosophy but I am sure the same logic applies* > > I just snorted out my tea while la

[python-uk] Reminder: Python West Midlands meeting Saturday (tomorrow)

2017-02-10 Thread Zeth
Hello everyone, I am back from exciting times in Finland and Suffolk! Missed you all. First Python meetup of 2017, open to all. No experience required, free thanks to this month's sponsor Blanc. Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Blythe Valley Innovation Centre Central Boulevard B

Re: [python-uk] Reminder: Python West Midlands meeting Saturday (tomorrow)

2017-02-11 Thread Zeth
It is in the building called Innovation Centre. On 10 Feb 2017 14:56, "Zeth" wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I am back from exciting times in Finland and Suffolk! Missed you all. > > First Python meetup of 2017, open to all. No experience required, free > thanks >

Re: [python-uk] The UK Python Association

2017-07-26 Thread Zeth
Indeed thanks to both. On 26 Jul 2017 13:36, "Daniele Procida" wrote: On Wed, Jul 26, 2017, Peter Inglesby wrote: >I'd like to thank Owen Campbell for the hard work to make this happen. And Peter too. Owen and Peter have put in a vast amount of effort on all things Python-and-PyCon-UK-relate

Re: [python-uk] PyCon Namibia - and funds to attend

2018-01-08 Thread Zeth
I cannot go this year but I want to say thanks to Daniele and the PyCon Society/UK Python Association for organising and funding this. I am a big fan of twinning organisations with those in the developing world. Well done. On 8 Jan 2018 11:59, "Daniele Procida" wrote: Dear Pythonistas in the UK,

[python-uk] Python West Midlands User Group

2006-11-27 Thread Zeth Green
provide community and discussion for Python users and to new-users who want to find out more about the language. Without further ado: You can find the website here: http://pywm.eu And the mailing list here: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/pywm Best Wishes, Zeth

Re: [python-uk] INVITATION LETTER REQUEST

2006-12-15 Thread Zeth Green
How Ironic: >I am from Nigeria.I have my own... > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Python West Midlands User Group

2007-01-22 Thread Zeth Green
transport then email the PyWM Mailing List and let us know ASAP and we can arrange to collect you from New Street Rail Station. For more details visit: http://pywm.eu/pug/Meetings On 27/11/06, Zeth Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Did you know the West Midlands

Re: [python-uk] Help Please

2007-01-28 Thread Zeth Green
On 29/01/07, Michael Sparks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is this homework? I was about to respond with a literal answer but I thought that too. It was the mathematical terminology but especially this bit that made me suspect: > On Sunday 28 January 2007 22:45, Python Freak wrote: Hint: You may fi

Re: [python-uk] Help Please

2007-01-28 Thread Zeth Green
On 29/01/07, Python Freak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am clueless about where to start. Okay, I did economics for my first degree so we have something in common! (Although I am not sure my maths ever got that deep). There are many ways to do what you want. The first step is to mentally translat

[python-uk] Python meetup in Birmingham, Friday 2nd Feb (tomorrow/today)

2007-02-01 Thread Zeth Green
Hello! If anyone is in/near the Midlands, we are having a Python night in Birmingham tomorrow (Friday 2nd) in a reserved pub/restaurant. For more details, see the Python West Midlands website: http://pywm.eu/ On 01/02/07, Simon Brunning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Porterhouse[1], Covent Gar

Re: [python-uk] Yet Another UK Python Conference

2007-02-05 Thread Zeth Green
Well I am happy to get involved in whatever is worked out. At least one successful event would be the way forward, perhaps one year in one two and one in another. PS. I love the reportlab toolkit. Excel is dead. On 05/02/07, Andy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just spoke to John Pinner a

Re: [python-uk] Yet Another UK Python Conference

2007-02-05 Thread Zeth Green
On 05/02/07, Zeth Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > perhaps one year in one two and one in another. = perhaps one year in one *town* and one year in another. ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listin

Re: [python-uk] PyCamp UK !

2007-02-05 Thread Zeth Green
On 05/02/07, Michael Foord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > * Would coding be appropriate or expected for groups that wanted to ? > (bring your own laptop...) Well John Pinner's plan is for a 'community conference' that includes time and space for collaborative programming (i.e. a sprint/Hackfests).

Re: [python-uk] Personal selection of Python books for sale to UK developers

2007-03-06 Thread Zeth Green
This website? http://pywm.eu/pug/ How about £15 for the three python ones? Sorry I cannot offer more without knowing what the postage is likely to be. On 06/03/07, Dave Lists <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not poking fun. Your website is down with the following "Directory > listing is denied" > Can

Re: [python-uk] Personal selection of Python books for sale to UK developers

2007-03-06 Thread Zeth Green
On 06/03/07, Dave Lists <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No http://www.christhetechie.org.uk/ that website. Well I see the problem, it says: "Internet Information Services (IIS)" That is normally a fatal error ;) ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python

Re: [python-uk] Python Developers wanted, Troon Scotland

2007-06-14 Thread Zeth Green
I also think it is good to post relevant jobs, but detail is good. There is nothing worse than a recruitment person giving no details whatsoever, so you have to assume it is porn company or something. > As someone else pointed out, the post was a little short on information, > though I did find vi

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK

2007-06-15 Thread Zeth Green
hotels. If you have problems then just let us know, you can email [EMAIL PROTECTED] which goes to all the volunteers or you can email me or any of the volunteers directly if you prefer. Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK

2007-06-15 Thread Zeth Green
stration on the Saturday? I assume it will be in some kind of bag with the conference CD and so on, but it is still early days as yet. Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Python West Midlands, Thursday 12 July, Birmingham

2007-07-11 Thread Zeth Green
ail me off-list. Best Wishes, Zeth ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Python UK talks announced

2007-08-01 Thread Zeth Green
n 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 ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk