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PyGTK provides a convenient wrapper for the GTK library for use in Python programs, and takes care of many of the boring details such as managing memory and type casting. When combined with PyORBit and gnome-python, it can be used to write full featured Gnome applications.

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:00:00 +0100

.::New article - Custom PyGTK widgets in Glade 3::.

Ali Afshar explains how to use your custom PyGTK widgets from within the Glade 3 User Interface designer. The topic is covered in two articles. First part, second part.

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:00:00 +0100

.::PyGTK all-in-one installer for win32::.

For the joy of the masses Alberto Ruiz has prepared an all-in-one installer to make the lifes of those wanting to install a PyGTK environment on windows much more pleasant. Check out the release announcement.

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:00:00 +0100

.::PyGTK 2.10.4 released::.

PyGTK 2.10.4 is a bug fix only release. As usual, it's sources can be fetched here. Check out the release announcement and full list of changes.

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::Updated Win32 binaries::.

The PyGTK 2.10 installer for Win32 is now available thanks to the hard work of Cedric. The installers for PyGObjet,PyGTK and PyCairo are now mirrored on ftp.gnome.org.

Go and grab them from the download page.

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::PyGTK 2.10.0 released::.

PyGTK 2.10.0 includes the following new features:

Includes John Finlays reference manual
gobject bindings were removed, moved to a separate tarball
Added GTK+ 2.10 API: Assistant, CellRendererSpin, LinkButton, Printing*, RecentChooser, StatusIcon
Many code generator improvements
New module gtk.unixprint
Reduced memory usage
MacOS X support
Many bug fixes

Read the complete announcement here

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::PyGObject 2.12.0 released::.

PyGObject 2.12.0 includes the following new features:

John Finlays reference manual is now included and prebuilt
GOption is now supported
Support for signal emission hooks
Various GInterface related improvements
Many bug fixes

Read the complete announcement here

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::New article - Writing a custom widget using PyGTK::.

Mark Mruss comes back again with an interesting article on how to easily write a star rating widget using PyGTK.

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::Version 2.9.0 of the PyGTK Reference released::.

A new version (2.9.0) of the PyGTK Reference is available. This release adds documentation on: the high level printing classes and the gtk.unixprint and atk module classes. Other class additions include:

gtk.Assistant
gtk.CellRendererAccel
gtk.CellRendererSpin
gtk.LinkButton
gtk.PageSetup
gtk.PaperSize
gtk.PrintContext
gtk.PrintOperation
gtk.PrintOperationPreview
gtk.PrintSettings
gtk.RecentChooserDialog
gtk.RecentChooserMenu
gtk.RecentChooserWidget
gtk.RecentChooser
gtk.RecentFilter
gtk.RecentInfo
gtk.RecentManager
gtk.StatusIcon

Finally links to ancestor properties and signal prototypes have been added to the class descriptions.

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::New article - Building an application with PyGTK and Glade::.

This new article by Mark Mruss explains how to build a simple application using glade and PyGTK, and expands on the basics explained in the previous Creating a GUI using PyGTK and Glade article.

Fri, 19 May 2006 02:00:00 +0200

.::New article - Creating a GUI using PyGTK and Glade::.

This article by Mark Mruss explains how to start using glade to build your PyGTK application interfaces. This is a perfect start for beginners who want to enjoy the power of glade.