Lots to cover today. Lots of things going on and me under a deadline!

Boston/Cambridge Python Meetup – Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:00 PM

Boston Plone Meetup – Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7:00 PM

UPDATE: New Location for the Plone Meetup
Nature Conservancy
11 Ave. de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 542-1908

Peter Marquez has lined up a great speaker for the Cambridge meetup Wednesday! George Lambert of Goldenware Travel will be talking about his companies switch to python and what impacts (good and bad) this decision has had. This is not our normal day, week, or location for a meetup, but was chosen for availability of people and the guest speaker. One of the topics at the meetup will be when and where to hold future meetings, and to schedule future speakers as well as informal sessions. We will also be saying farewell to a Chris Curvey who worked hard for years managing the Boston Python Interest Group.

The Cambridge Python May Meetup

When:
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:00 PM
Where:
Brickbottom Building
1 Fitchburg St, Somerville MA Suite 151 Building B
Somerville , MA 02143
617 620 3071

  • Info/Map
  • This venue has been marked “private” by the Organizer.
Description:
Why did you choose Python?Developers and their companies are using Python to do all kinds of tasks. From utilities to ERP systems. Why are they choosing Python over Java, C++ and other proven enterprise 3 and 4gls?At this meeting we’ll all get a chance to meet each other, learn why we’ve made this choice and what we’ve learned in the process.To kick off the meeting, I have asked George Lambert of Goldenware Travel to explain why his company has switched to Python and the benefits and challenges they are seeing.The meeting will be held at my office in Somerville. We currently have 7 RSVP’s and 10 “Maybe’s”. Of course that may change with the date change.

Then there is the Plone meetup the very next evening! This will be a great chance to meet the people behind the Boston Plone events coming up and get an overview. Lots to discuss, and lots to learn!

The Boston Plone May Meetup
When:
Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7:00 PM
Where: (UPDATED May 21st 10pm EST)
Nature Conservancy
11 Ave. de Lafayette
Boston , MA 02111
(617) 542-1908

  • Info/Map
  • This venue has been marked “private” by the Organizer.
Description:
The first ever Plone sprint in Boston is going to be happening July 18-23, 2007 at the Christian Science Center (where we hold the monthly Boston Plone meetups). At the meeting on thursday, we will discuss the sprint topics and plan the logistics to make sure it’s a smooth experience for everyone who participates. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! If there’s time, we will also get a sneak peek at Plone 3.0 which was just released as beta 3 a few days ago.Read more about the upcoming sprint on the Plone4Artists / Multimedia Sprint in Boston page.We will also discuss the Zope 3 Training for Plone Developers that will be happening in the two days prior to the sprint.If your interested in knowing what what’s the latest and greatest in the Plone world, this meetup is for you.For more information, see http://www.bostonplon…

Directions: The entrance is in the center of the long building next to the reflecting pool. Tell the security guard you are here for the Plone Users Group meeting. Call me on my cell if you have trouble. If coming by T, closest stop is green line Symphony T stop. Hynes Convention Center is also very close, as is Mass Ave (Orange line). Parking at the Christian Science Center underground parking garage available, but will cost $5. Please let the parking attendant know that you are here for the Plone Meetup hosted by Danny Robert.

Please note that while the official location of the church is 1 Norway Street, the meetup location is in the Christian Science Church Park and is closer to Huntington Ave. See this Google map for clarification.