Yes, that’s what Django means in Romanian language (source:wikipedia) - I awake. And, I just woke up to python and djnago :)

On the point of “Why to python from rails” - the new project that me and my friends are going to develop in the coming few months (brainstorming still) is going to be awake on django. This just because my friends are already awfully fond of python and django, and as you say, India is a democratic country, and the majority votes win the candidate. So, my candidate (RoR) was beaten hands-down this time around :(

Anyways, getting django-1.0 along with python-2.6 to install and run was not a really big problem (on my Vista machine too), though out of envy I would still say that RoR is easier to setup :)

Anyways, more on python and django in my later posts

Yeah, you heard it. Finally, orkut has launched a few selected apps for the general public. It’s been said that the apps are currently available to a few selected users only (maybe developers only, or GOD knows who are the chosen ones), and Orkut needs to first test the stability of the OpenSocial API on their container.

Earlier, Orkut had stated that they plan to roll out the applications in phases, so that they may be able to test and figure out their API, and other issues. Right now there are only a few handpicked apps (and some of them are really addictive I tell you !!), and when the next slot of apps will be available for users is not known as of now.

It’s actually good to be developer, you get all the inside scoop beforehand, and get to use the apps before anyone else on the sandbox :)

Do check out some apps, and let them know your feedback, and if possible me also. The app that we are developing will get you rolling when it comes out in the next slot.

Happy social apping till then :)