Archive for October, 2005
Tuesday, October 25th, 2005
Who Doesn’t Support the Desktop LSB?
http://www.linuxelectrons.com/article.php/20051021225236282
Seems there is strong support for the Linux Desktop LSB…
Tuesday, October 18th, 2005
Alex Martelli of Google - NYC LUG, Oct 26th
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The Python Object Model
Held at P.J. Clarke’s
915 Third Avenue @ 55th Street - NYC
Wednesday, October 26th, 2005; 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Python is a multi-paradigm programming language, but, out of the
paradigms it supports, there is no doubt that OOP (Object Oriented
Programming) is the paradigm that forms Python’s core. If you have done
any substantial programming with Python, you have, most likely, used
some of its OOP features. But — have you ever stopped to really think
about those OOP features, the mechanisms that Python uses (and exposes!)
to implement them, and how best to make use of the possibilities this
state of things offers?
This subject is generally known as the “Object Model” of a language.
This talk stops a bit short of examining every level of Python’s Object
Model — in particular, it does not get into metatypes (metaclasses) and
similar levels of “Black Magic”. Rather, the talk sticks to the most
practically interesting aspects of Python’s Object Model as seen from
the point of view of a programmer using Python — understanding exactly
what’s going on in all kind of everyday OOP-usage situation, what
alternatives and trade-offs these mechanisms imply (for example, when
should you use closures, and when should you use functors instead? when
to inherit, and when to delegate instead?), and how Design Patterns play
into the mix (Python subsumes and build-ins some classic DPs, and makes a
few others irrelevant due to its highly dynamic typing, but other classic
DPs yet remain extremely relevant and important for optimal day to day
use of OOP in Python).
About Alex Martelli
——————-
Alex Martelli is Uber Technical Lead at Google, in Production Software.
He wrote Python in a Nutshell and co-edited the Python Cookbook, and is
a member of the Python Software Foundation. Before joining Google,
Martelli spent 8 years with IBM, 12 with think3 inc, and 3 as a Python
freelance consultant, mostly for AB Strakt (Sweden).
Saturday, October 15th, 2005
Beagle - A Killer App?
I’m well aware of Apple’s Spotlight capabilities, but Beagle seems to be a “killer app” for Linux desktops. I’ve been using OpenSuse 10.0 for over a week now (I’m missing Gentoo/portage…) but anyway, the integrated Beagle search is absolutely spectacular. Within secods I can search my entire hard drive, email history, attachments, IM chats, websites… It’s better than Google on my desktop. Interestingly it has beat Windows to market with this type of search integration with the filesystem (WinFS when??)…
If you’ve never heard of or used Beagle, there’s a great review here.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2005
OSDL Linux Desktop Survey - For Real
Looks like the OSDL Linux Desktop Working Group is starting to move. If you use Linux on your desktop, take time out and participate in the survey. Have your voice heard!
http://developer.osdl.org/dev/dtl/survey/start.shtml
Please take 15 minutes to fill out this online survey. The information from this survey will assist the OSDL Desktop working group to focus on areas of development that are important to you. The results of this survey may also be valuable to your business. Once you complete the survey, you will be able to view the current aggregated public results of the survey.
Tuesday, October 4th, 2005
Yet Another OpenDocument Thought
Isn’t it strange the only real reason MSFT opposes ODF is that it breaks their customers away from vendor lock-in for the proprietary format? Aren’t customers supposed to be paying you for creating value, innovative products?
Monday, October 3rd, 2005
Fun with Zip Codes and Google Maps
I’m such a blatant fan of Google - open API’s, leading the AJAX way, and 2.5GB of Gmail… I have my own email address, but Gmail’s just so cool I have to use it every now and then. Today I stumbled across this:
http://maps.huge.info/ -> Enter a zip code and it draws out the boundary!
Just think of all the innovation that has been spurred by Google opening up its maps API. Sure MSN will probably concede defeat and follow suit, but Google has the edge. It’s customer-driven innovation at its finest and one that will undoubtedly pay off for Google in the long run.
Open Business is the wave of the future.
Monday, October 3rd, 2005
Free Gentoo Tech Support for Anyone!
Yes, that’s right; GenUX is offering FREE technical support to Gentoo users! I’m not sure how many Gentooers are out there that have had a need for tech support (they tend to be a smart crowd), but the option is there. I personally leverage the forums whenever an ebuild goes awry, but now I have another option. Ok only question I have is: If the Linux part is free, updates are free, and now the support is free… who makes any money? Quick answer: who cares?
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