The peeps in #python.web have put together a list of reasons why you should not use mod_python.

FWIW, I’ve tried both Apache/mod_python and Lighttpd/SCGI, and found mod_python to be rather a pain to configure and maintain.

This happened about a month ago, but somehow I missed it. Adrian posted some info about his (now dead) Chicago Crime website:

It’s with mixed feelings that I announce the end of one of my projects, chicagocrime.org. This site has been serving Chicago residents since May 2005. I hope you’ll indulge me in a brief retrospective.

The site used EC2 which automatically makes it leet in my eyes. Worth reading.

Adrian Holovaty has a basic Amazon S3 uploader script written in Python. Wow that looks simple.

Recorded at Ignite Seattle 4.

Quoth Jeremy:

In an effort to replace my home backup server with Amazon’s S3, I’ve been collecting a list of Amazon S3 compatible backup tools to look at. Here’s what I’ve discovered, followed by my requirements.

His List of Amazon S3 Backup Tools is a great place to start for those who are new to Amazon S3.

Yay… Python 2.5.2 has been released:

This is the second bugfix release of Python 2.5. Python 2.5 is now in bugfix-only mode; no new features are being added. According to the release notes, over 100 bugs and patches have been addressed since Python 2.5.1, many of them improving the stability of the interpreter, and improving its portability.

Enjoy.

Auren Hoffman discusses James Currier’s idea of the inherent Black Hat Tax built into most web-based businesses.

Interesting concept.

If you’ve ever wondered what the heck a Plone is, then you may want to check out this video.

How awesome would it be to launch a Linux powered balloon with a digital camera on board?!

Come on, admit it. That’s cool.