Code

Here are some scripts and documents that I have written for my own needs that may (or may not) be useful to others too.

If you want to redistribute any of the code, you must include a copy of the Lesser GPL with them. Do what you like with the PDFs.

Zetact

A reusable contact form module in Python.

zetact has two parts. The FormProcessor class that can be reused by Python web developers to make more advanced forms with different fields. There is also a simpleform function that can be used by those who just want a simple contact form in a hurry. The other files demonstrate how to use this.

Download: zetact-0.1.tar.gz

Zecoin

A Python library for coin collecting applications. Works for me, might be too low-level for you if you don't like the Python interface.

Download: zecoin-0.1.tar.gz

Better Python Console plugin for gedit

IDLE-like console for the Gnome Editor. Aims to help people learn Python. It allows you to whack F5 to execute Python code.

Visit the following link for more information and screenshots. http://live.gnome.org/Gedit/Plugins/BetterPythonConsole

Download: betterpythonconsole-0.2.5.tar.bz2

OpenOffice History

Print out all the available OpenOffice history. You can use as a command line application, or you can use it as a Python module. Save as .py. of course.

Download: oohistory.txt

twitnotify.py - Twitter and Gnome integration

This script sends notifications about Twitter updates to pop-up boxes on your desktop. It assumes a GNOME based Linux/Unix system.

Download: twitnotify.txt

Netwomb

If you have a Linux desktop, then this module/application allows you to access the complete history and information about the wireless connections you have used.

Download: netwomb.txt

files.py

Python module that generates a simple webpage index from a directory.. Good for temporary work with difficult servers.

Download: files.txt

MyFlickr

Put an index of your own flickr photos on your webpage.

Download: myflickr.txt

iplocal.py

iplocal.py - gives you access to the local network address in Python, no matter how the Linux/Unix distributor organises their config files. Useful in a crunch.

Download: iplocal.txt

filehistory.py

Recursively order a directory of files by last modified date. A command-line application with many uses.

Download: filehistory.txt

pdfgrep

A bash command for searching inside PDF files like grep. Requires that pdftotext is installed

Download: pdfgrep.txt

bulkdelete.py

Batch admin of MoinMoin users, get all the spammers off your wiki in one go.

Download: bulkdelete.txt

Email to blog

Update a PyBlosxom-based blog using only your email address.

Download: emailtoblog.txt

Emacs Cheat Sheet - PDF Version

Key bindings for the Emacs Text Editor.

Download: emacs.pdf

Emacs Cheat Sheet - Text Version

Key bindings for the Emacs Text Editor.

Download: emacs.txt

Mutt Cheat Sheet - PDF Version

Key bindings for the Mutt Email Client.

Download: mutt.pdf

Mutt Cheat Sheet - Text Version

Key bindings for the Mutt Email Client.

Download: mutt.txt

Using your Ipod on Linux

This was a guide for gtkpod and Sound Juicer written for non-technical users. E.g. one technical person sets up a computer for someone else and gives them this document.

Nowadays, Ipod support for Linux is built into Rhythmbox and Amarok, so a non-technical user can hopefully use their Ipod on Linux without a document. But it might still be useful to someone.

Download: Using-iPod-0-1.pdf

GPG and Keysigning guide

Ciaran has written a really nice GPG and Keysigning guide. Dead handy for key signing parties.

Download: GPG-and-Key-Signing-Guide.pdf

ssh.py

A friendly Secure Shell (SSH) module for Python program. Supports put, get and execute. Requires paramiko.

Download: ssh.txt

identi.py

A Python module and command line tool for the social networking site identi.ca.

Download: identi.txt

table.py

Python Module for generating reStructuredText tables.

Download: table.txt

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