Dive Into Python Mirror
Recently, DiveIntoPython.org was taken down. It is was a site/book written by Mark Pilgrim to help you learn Python. It is how I taught myself Python, and still a very valuable resource that I go back to time and time again. Unfortunately, Mark has taken down all of his sites on the Internet, with no notice/explanation. Luckily, he has provided all of his sites under open licenses, allowing and encouraging people to mirror them. I bought DiveIntoPython.net, and found an old copy of his site, and put it up. Unfortunately, it is not complete: it is still missing some of the downloads and all of the translations. If you have copies of the files or the translations, please leave a comment or email me.
Likewise, I have also mirrored DiveIntoPython3 at DiveIntoPython3.net and DiveIntoHTML5 at DiveIntoHTML5.net.
My Life Is Geek
I haven't been posting in a little bit, because I've had a few side projects dragging me away (and finals to study for..). However, now that finals are over, and I have a month off from classes, I have a new project which will be putting a ton of new posts on the site, so check back soon!
One of my side projects that I just released today publicly is MyLifeIsGeek.com. It is a small site I developed using Python and Django. The framework to build sites like this is also being released as open source under the BSD license. I am migrating the site to first use Google Storage for Developers to serve up all the static content, template files, and as much as possible, then fully migrating the whole Django project over to Google App Engine. The project will be made into a multi-tenant project, allowing other users to create their own sites for free. Take a look!
Remote Bootable Diagnostic Tools
I have just opened up a preview of my new remote bootable Tech Tools package. To use it, simply download a <1MB file, burn it to a CD or flash drive (or even floppy eventually), and boot your computer from it. Your computer will download a few files from an Amazon S3 bucket, and give you a menu of bootable diagnostic apps. Currently, we have Memtest86+, most manufacturer’s HDD Diagnostic tools, Darik’s Boot and Nuke, Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, and Ubuntu Lucid Lynx installers for all editions. More tools are on the way, listed on the Wiki. I intend to keep all these tools and more for free, possibly with some corporate sponsorship. Once the base gets finished, I’m going to try and build a Django/Python app to allow you to upload your own tools and menus to run. To test it, download at http://bit.ly/cobratech.
Google and Small Business: Match Made in Heaven
Does anyone start small businesses anymore without a web presence? Once you have a web presence, most of your traffic will probably come from one company, Google. So why not build you business up with the tools they provide? So here are the top applications that Google provides that will help you get your business up and running.
Death of the Laptop
This weekend I realized something that still blows my mind. It is something I’ve seen other people talk about, but never truly felt like it was true. I bought the HTC Evo 4G the day it came out to replace my disappointing Palm Pre. I haven’t picked up my laptop for casual browsing since I bought it.
@ServerCobra Twitter
- Kraft removed their case of Mac & Cheese from Amazon Subscribe and Save. RIP. #fb
- So @YouTube just dropped an ad in the middle of my video. WTF? If you want more ad time, put it at the beginning. Come on Google. #fb
- RT @kalienang: I miss #democrabeeps @vangachnang @ServerCobra
- RT @news3jessica: Federal Judge in redistricting case gives parties until 5:30pm tonight to see if legislature can fix redistricting issues via @wispolitics
- @jaydrogers Wonder if we'll be buying AppleBooks shortly? or iBooks again.
