Python’s imp module is a bit of a bear, but thanks to the groundwork in this thread, I got it straitened out. Here’s some lightly tested sample code.
import imp
# the path variable is optional, but possibly necessary
tmp = imp.find_module("module", ["relative/path", "/absolute/path"])
try:
# the names of the two constants do not seem to matter
module = imp.load_module("name", tmp[0], "path", tmp[2])
finally:
tmp[0].close()
module.thing
If emacs isn’t your thing, or you prefer a modern IDE (read: GUI) for development, I recommend IntelliJ IDEA. An open-source, community edition was just released, and it is definitely worth giving a spin – I’ve been a fan since I first tried it a couple of years ago.
Being at a university where the first language taught is Java, but transferring from an institution where C++ was dominant was a bit of a pain. IntelliJ got me through my Java-based courses. I tried and managed with Eclipse and NetBeans for the first semester – but we were given a significant initial framework.
Enough of my praise for IntelliJ. Let’s get started!
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Emacs starter kit:
improves advanced configuration of emacs
OpenDNS:
basic web filtering
Gizmo:
make and receive online calls
Google Voice:
very nifty phone enhancements
(the above two can be combined to give free skype-in/out type service)
Copying virtual machines can be a little tricky – every different OS configuration can have its own quirks.
In the case of a debian installation with static ip addresses, replication is fairly straightforward, but it does have a thing or two that caught me off guard.
In addition to modifying the hostname (/etc/hostname) and ip address (/etc/network/interfaces), you have to update the mac address (/etc/udev/rules.d/z25_persistent-net.rules) in order to have your device recognized as eth0. Of course, different distros have different files, but just grep for your old mac, and you should be fine.
I suppose this change applies equally to any time you change network devices…
Well, here I am starting up a blog.
We shall see what form it takes. I hope it doesn’t become dangerous or deadly.
