Tao of the Machine

Terug

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:17:56 GMT

My new weblog can be found here. ... [7 words]

Weg

Sat, 10 Apr 2004 16:56:38 GMT

This weblog will be on hiatus for a while. I'll be back... eventually. (I'm not going anywhere, I just won't update the weblog for a while, among other things. ... [38 words]

Laszlo Presentation Server

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 00:39:16 GMT

Laszlo Presentation Server is a system to develop rich web-based applications. It works with Flash, but because of its system-independent .lzx file format (which is based on XML), it will be capable of supporting other display formats as well. ... [505 words]

Wax 0.2.0 released

Sat, 3 Apr 2004 05:19:47 GMT

I just finished updating Wax to work with wxPython 2.5.1.5. As the migration notes warn, this new wxPython version breaks some existing code, and I did indeed have to change a number of things in Wax, although the breakage wasn't *extremely* bad. ... [266 words]

wxPython 2.5.1.5 available

Sat, 3 Apr 2004 02:31:41 GMT

(via Kevin Altis) The latest version of wxPython, 2.5.1.5, is now available. Important links: Download, recent changes, migration guide. Wax will have to use this version sooner or later, so I'm going to take a close look at the migration guide. ... [139 words]

Finally...

Thu, 1 Apr 2004 04:01:04 GMT

After weeks of development, I am proud to present to you: the first C64 port of Python. Here's a screenshot (in PNG format) of a sample interactive session: I'll upload a disk image with the binaries later today. ... [40 words]

Most popular Python projects

Wed, 31 Mar 2004 02:02:45 GMT

Via Kevin Altis: The most popular Python projects. There is something peculiar about the current list. Most of these projects are somehow tied to Python or the Python community, except for the number one, BitTorrent. ... [194 words]

Taoist of thermodynamic Macho

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:53:43 GMT

And this is what my weblog looks like after its meaning has been eaten. ... [14 words]

Brainstorm in een glas water

Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:16:26 GMT

A few more thoughts about the "document database" (1, 2). Performance problems, like slow packing and committing, are caused by the fact that the database is too large. ... [318 words]

Fun with the ZODB

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 18:38:06 GMT

Depending on one's interpretation of "fun"... The ZODB introduction makes things seem really simple, but it turns out there's more to ZODB database management than just adding objects to a BTree and committing the changes. ... [654 words]

Prototyping

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 02:50:06 GMT

Another person experimenting with Self-like prototypes for Python. Just remember that I was there first . Of course, my code was just an experiment as well... ... [115 words]

A document database

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 05:44:45 GMT

I've always had a need for a program to store all kinds of information... notes, snippets, important mails, links, ideas, etc, but also larger texts like ebooks and manuals. ... [515 words]

oldversion.com

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 04:18:00 GMT

After this, this is a great find: oldversion.com -- "because newer is not always better". Get the good, non-bloated versions of Acrobat Reader, Winamp, ICQ and much more. ... [28 words]

YPMV

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 03:33:38 GMT

YourDictionary.com: The 100 most mispronounced words. Some comments. (Disclaimer: I am not a native English speaker, so I can only go by what I've picked up around here. ... [149 words]

Lindows

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:10:42 GMT

The Lindows site does not allow users from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg: Important Notice! Pending Lindows' appeal visitors from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are not permitted to access the Lindows.com website or purchase Lindows products. ... [83 words]

JKR Chat Transcript

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 03:22:39 GMT

A JK Rowling chat transcript. Contains a few hints about book six and seven. It appears that some of the popular fan theories can be put to rest. ... [29 words]

.py

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 23:32:08 GMT

I would get a .py domain name, but they're $240, and require local presence. Oh well. ... [16 words]

Yesterday's technology tomorrow

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:14:56 GMT

Via Language Log: Yesterday's technology tomorrow. "Tomorrow's technology today. [...] And I suddenly realized that is the exact opposite of what I want. ... [552 words]

Adventures in writing adventures

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:56:38 GMT

AMK writes about interactive fiction with Python. " In text adventures, usually every single object is unique, so it's a minor irritation that you have to write classes and then instantiate the class. ... [587 words]

Quotable quotes

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 21:36:33 GMT

from 1986: We make rock 'n roll. LL Cool J is rock 'n roll. Run DMC is rock 'n roll, the Beastie Boys are rock 'n roll, Public Enemy is rock 'n roll. ... [76 words]