From gwadej at anomaly.org  Wed Nov  2 04:50:37 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 06:50:37 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] Meeting Technology
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On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:40:15 -0600
Charles Bentley <chuckb at linuxtx.com> wrote:

> I read in the Perl Mongers mailing list that one of the groups is
> posting recorded meetings. You might try asking for help on the Perl
> Mongers mailing list.
> 
> Sorry I don't post much anymore. I'm just too tired.
> 
> Chuck...
> 
> On Sun, 2005-10-30 at 19:51 -0600, G. Wade Johnson wrote:
> > The main thing I am looking for is anyone with any experience in this kind
> > of technology. (Or failing that, anyone who knows someone ...)

Good thought. Now that you mention it, I do remember someone commenting about
that.

Thanks,
G. Wade
-- 
$HOME is where your dotfiles are.                       -- Gym Quirk

From gwadej at anomaly.org  Wed Nov  2 04:53:20 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 06:53:20 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] Potential topics for upcoming meetings
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On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 20:23:43 -0600
Mike Flannigan <mikeflan at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> "G. Wade Johnson" wrote:
> 
> > Here's a few suggestions for topics for upcoming meetings. Feel free to
> > make other suggestions if ther's something you'd rather see.
> >
> >  November - the Inline::* modules
> >     (I'm not sure there's enough time to do a good job, but I'll try)
> >
> >  December - either skip it or do the Perl Advent Calendar
> >
> >  January - comparison of Perl GUI frameworks
> >    These are the ones I've seen so far.
> >     - Perl/Tk
> >     - Prima
> >     - Gtk2-Perl
> >     - Qt.pm
> >     - wxPerl
> >
> > Any opinions?
> >
> > G. Wade
> > --
> 
> Sounds like great topics.  So Inline allows you to
> put Java and other programing scripts right into
> your Perl script, heh?  Very handy.

Inline is supposed to let you use other languages in Perl. There are a few
caveats, which I hope to cover in the talk.

G. Wade
-- 
"Mister Garibaldi, there're days I'm very glad I don't have to think like
you do."                     -- Ivanova, "And the Sky Full of Stars"

From gwadej at anomaly.org  Thu Nov  3 04:50:23 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 06:50:23 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] Potential Perl Position
Message-ID: <20051103065023.7a9be4f2@sovvan>

Due to some technical difficulties, I was unable to post this for a little
while.

I have been contacted about a potential Perl position here in the Houston
area. Here's the request.

---------------------------------------------------------
Wells Fargo has an opening for a regular full time employee.  The title
of this role is Application Systems Engineer 4.  I'm sorry, but we are
not currently sponsoring visas for this position.  The description of
the role is as follows:

Perl Guru 
Works on problems involving the evaluation of specifications for complex
business requirements and processes (new, enhancements, maintenance),
and develops and prepares computer solutions.  Performs and leads
modeling, simulations, and analysis efforts.  Verifies program logic by
preparing test data for trial runs, tests and debugs programs.
Participates in the overall systems testing.  Supports the
implementation of the application into production. 

Maintains and supports the ImageMark Interface (IMI) application.
Analyzes, responds to and resolves application issues, including
addressing their effects on operational departments.  Communicates to,
and addresses changes with, other team members, operational users and
management.  The position requires periodic rotating 24/7 production
support. Can be in any of the Wells locations supporting ImageMark
(Chandler, AZ; Portland, OR; Dallas/Houston, TX; Des Moines, IA;
Minneapolis, MN; Greenwood Village, CO; Salt Lake City, UT )

Minimum Qualifications 
4 year degree.  Perl expert.  Experience with Perl scripts, shell
scripts, UNIX tools, UNIX OS commands, C++, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server,
Pathing; basic knowledge of Windows 2003/NT/2000.    Good written and
verbal communication skills and organizational skills.  Ability to
analyze, address, and follow to resolution user questions and issues.
Good documentation skills. 

Preferred Skills 
Knowledge of UNIX security.  Working knowledge of MQ series messaging
software and Connect Direct NDM.  Experience with NCR ImageMark
application.  NCR MP-RAS experience. 

Salary range depends on location but is generally $58,900 - $83,000.
This is a bonus eligible position with full benefits.

If you are interested in this position, please create a profile at
www.wellsfargo.com/jobs and post to requisition #610901


Diana L. Ferguson 
Sr. Technical Staffing Consultant 
Wells Fargo Technology Information Group 
303-889-2988 direct 
303-437-3503 mobile 
303-771-2600 fax 
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

From willis3140 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  3 18:16:57 2005
From: willis3140 at hotmail.com (Will Willis)
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:16:57 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] GD Charts + HTML Image Maps
Message-ID: <BAY106-F14C0050456560A5FD27EB1CD600@phx.gbl>

I want to create Pie Charts and maybe Histograms with GD, or some other 
popular CPAN module. I can figure out that part just fine. what I also want 
to do is to lay an HTML image map over the graphic so that each segment of 
the graph can link to a different page. Does anyone have experience with 
this, or know of any CPAN modules that my be of help to me?

After searching the web I found one product that fits the bill, but it looks 
like a pay-per-graph hosted solution. http://graphmagic.com/.

Thanks,
Will



From gwadej at anomaly.org  Thu Nov  3 19:26:41 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:26:41 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] GD Charts + HTML Image Maps
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On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:16:57 -0600
"Will Willis" <willis3140 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I want to create Pie Charts and maybe Histograms with GD, or some other 
> popular CPAN module. I can figure out that part just fine. what I also want 
> to do is to lay an HTML image map over the graphic so that each segment of 
> the graph can link to a different page. Does anyone have experience with 
> this, or know of any CPAN modules that my be of help to me?
> 
> After searching the web I found one product that fits the bill, but it looks
> 
> like a pay-per-graph hosted solution. http://graphmagic.com/.

I haven't worked with any modules for doing client side image maps, but the
HTML for them is not real difficult. See the following link for the spec.

  http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/struct/objects.html#h-13.6

The hard part is usually identifying the areas you want to link. Since you are
generating the images, you probably have the information you need in the
script.

Sorry about the brute force approach, but it will work.

G. Wade
-- 
The purpose of software engineering is to control complexity, not to create
it.                                                   -- Pamela Zave

From gwadej at anomaly.org  Fri Nov  4 04:51:42 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 06:51:42 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] An offer from O'Reilly
Message-ID: <20051104065142.04bb6e16@sovvan>

I received this message from our contact at O'Reilly. If anyone is wondering,
I have thoroughly enjoyed Make magazine so far. (I've gotten all four issues.)

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From tigger at io.com  Fri Nov  4 05:15:11 2005
From: tigger at io.com (Paul Archer)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:15:11 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [pm-h] An offer from O'Reilly
In-Reply-To: <20051104065142.04bb6e16@sovvan>
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I'm a subscriber as well. Very cool stuff if you like to tinker (or even 
just read about tinkering).

Paul



6:51am, G. Wade Johnson wrote:

> I received this message from our contact at O'Reilly. If anyone is wondering,
> I have thoroughly enjoyed Make magazine so far. (I've gotten all four issues.)
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> ***Give the Gift of MAKE Magazine***
>
> Give the geek on your list a truly unique gift this holiday season--
> their very own subscription to MAKE magazine. MAKE is the first magazine
> devoted to digital projects, hardware hacks, and DIY inspiration. Each
> rich issue brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in
> your life.
>
>
> You have a choice:
>
> Give a gift for $5 off the regular gift subscription rate--$29.95 (US),
> $34.95 (Canada), $44.95 (all other countries):
> <https://www.pubservice.com/mk/SubGiftSplash.aspx?PC=MK&PK=U5OUGA>
>
>
>
> To place your gift order at the regular price $34.95 (US), $39.95 (Canada),
> $49.95 (all other countries)--and get a MAKE T-shirt free.
> <https://www.pubservice.com/mk/SubGiftSplash.aspx?PC=MK&PK=U5OUGB>
>
>
>
> For more information on MAKE or to read the MAKE Blog, go to:
> http://makezine.com/
>
>
>
> **Please note gift postcards and MAKE vol 4 will begin mailing on
> 12/9/05, orders received after 12/9/05 and non-US orders may not arrive
> in time for the holiday season. Your recipient(s) will receive the
> opportunity to add digital access to their subscription. All MAKE
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> multiple countries, please contact customer service at 1-866-289-8847
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> of 5am to  5pm San Francisco time or Email: MAKE at espcomp.com
>
>
>
> Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season,
>
> Marsee Henon
>
>
>
>
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From gwadej at anomaly.org  Sun Nov  6 18:43:53 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 20:43:53 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] November Meeting
Message-ID: <20051106204353.37ac7536@sovvan>

This is a quick reminder that our next meeting is this coming Tuesday at 7pm
at the usual location (HAL-PC headquarters).

As announced before, the topic will be "Calling Other Languages from Perl".

We will again be giving away a couple of Perl books as door prizes, this time
thanks to Chuck Bentley.

I look forward to seeing you there,
G. Wade
-- 
Cannot say. Saying I would know, do not know, so cannot say.
                                  -- Zathras - "The War without End"

From gwadej at anomaly.org  Sun Nov 13 19:22:06 2005
From: gwadej at anomaly.org (G. Wade Johnson)
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 21:22:06 -0600
Subject: [pm-h] November presentation is up
Message-ID: <20051113212206.3b39baf0@sovvan>

The Houston.pm website has been updated with the November presentation. As
usual we are looking for presentations or presentation ideas for future
meetings. We will need something for February and beyond.

Do you have a problem that Perl really helped to solve or an area you would
like to see us explore further? Speak up these are the kionds of things that
make good presentations.

Do you have a presentation subject that is not about Perl, but that Perl
programmers might be interested in? Let us know.

G. Wade
-- 
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