Finally got round to trying out IronPython RC tonight. I have been hoping for ages to get Kirbybase running on it. Good news is that the datetime bug I reported has been fixed and everything is functional. Just very slow. Very slow. I ran a test script which creates a DB adds, deletes and selects a few records. On 'real' Python it completes almost as soon as I hit return and on IP it takes around 8-9 seconds. Even giving IP 3-4 seconds startup time, it is hardly speedy. That said it is still early days and I have high hopes for the project. Just can't see me using it for the project I had in mind. Things may change.

In other news, LDBackup SVN is now online thanks to those generous folks at Python-Hosting. Work on the project has slowed down this week as I have been very busy. There's been some interesting discussions about how much to rely on a framework (in this case Pythoncard). Thankfully Pythoncard resource file is written in Python and is very easy to work with so no chance of lock-in.

My current Podcatcher(onastick) has let me down and has been randomly download stuff from months ago so if you have a suggestion leave a comment. It must run from USB to be a contender! Tempting to use the structure of LDBackup and wrap wget with a little RSS.py but who needs yet another project

Posted by Davy Mitchell on 2006-07-27 22:25:36.
Categories: Python, Podcast, Software, IronPython Tags : dotnet .net ironpython svn kirbybase pythoncard podcatcher
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Firstly, thanks for the feedback and suggestions received so far.

Download Source or view some screenshots from XP and Ubuntu.

Change List:

• Interface layout has been adjusted (for portability and internationalisation)
• Initial Linux support added. Should work on any Posix based system
• Screenshots added for Ubuntu
• Keyboard Shortcuts updated

I would love a screenshot from a Mac OSX if it runs :-)

Posted by Davy Mitchell on 2006-07-22 21:18:01.
Categories: Internet, Python, Software Tags : Backup OSS Linux Pythoncard Mac OSX
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