Complete code but lots of clean up left to do….

PYSTART

I used to work in construction and learned a very important fact. The house may be complete, but it’s the cleanup that not only makes the house look good, but is a big pain.

PyStart is doing well, and I am working out all the bugs. Some things you see, somethings you don’t. For example, little peices of code I repeat alot that should really be in their own functions. Or having the create screen not move to the correct notebook tab, but in taking a lesson it works. Happily, I and my mentor are satisfied with what I have done and seem to have quite a following of people with requests to make more improvements.

Things I will probably do in 2.o:

• Create a start python console button for quick code checking and experimenting.
• Test taking can have a restricted environment with even a special use that has to be logged in to take a test.
• Gui cleanup, more HIG compliant.
• Create a submit code feature, where code can be automatically submitted to a “teachers server” and then all the files are easily seen by the teacher. Most teachers hate searching through their email.
• Open lessons and/or assignments by double clicking on them.
• More interactive python programs: ability to have inputs and other information. (Basically, a built in console)
• Anything else? PLEASE post it here…

If you want to test it out, contact me:

encompass.gmail@com /jabber/email

encompass@freenode IRC

MeMaker coming slowly:

We are still looking for more willing artwork to go into MeMaker, an avatar maker for Gnome/Ubuntu. Contact me if you would like to help out!

An open Bike Trip in Helsinki

My Big break during this hard week of coding on GSoC. WooT! I love H2LC!

We, the Helia Linux Club in Helsinki is having a free bike trip through the town of Helsinki. Early this summer we had a similar trip and it was one of the best social activities I have has with the club and a great way for “geeks to get out”.

I promise the trip will be easy riding and at the end we are all going to be able to roast our own sausage and each a meal. And of course talk about cool stuff.

Details:More to come!
Time:Early Afternoon
Date:Friday 10th
Where:Helsinki Finland Probably starting at Passila Train Station
More Information:lurk at #helialinuxclub @ ircnet, email me at encompass@gmail.com, or call and text at 0400586791

Not everything is finalized but I wanted to give you the heads-up now before it is to late.

See you!

Jason Brower