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Python Developer

I'm an experienced Unix, Linux, Python and Django software developer. I'm available immediately for contract work. See my cv for details and contact me on lsmithso@hare.demon.co.uk or +44 777 573 3728 if you have any work.

And here's a profile of my consulting company. You can also...

EyeSpy247

Checkout the Django web site I've just finished: EyeSpy247. EyeSpy247 is a low cost, secure way to watch over your home or business when you're not there. Under your total control via Internet and mobile anytime, anywhere.

Live Streaming Webcam

What's going on in my garden? Not much...

How did I do that?

A webcam (Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000)
A Linux box
The excellent mjpeg-streamer a free Open Source server that streams a live video stream to the web.

This bit of html:-

<img src="http://hare.demon.co.uk:9191/?action=stream">

If you can't see anything, then you're probably using an IE that doesn't support mjpeg streams. Try using a different browser.

Free Stuff

PyMQI, a Python WebSphere MQ/MQSeries interface.
Slimlyrics, a lyrics display plugin for Slim Devices' Squeezebox.
Free Garmin GPS contour/topo maps for Brittany, France are here.
TV in a box! A VDR streamdev client that shows a telly in a Gnome panel applet. Get it here.