One recipe which didn't make it into the Python Cookbook is Simple JSP Custom Tag in Jython.
How to Create Custom JSP Tags is a good intro to custom tags. Nicer in Jython, though!
Another good Jython for J2EE recipe, A simple Jython servlet did make the cut.
M$'s Software Choice page, and Bruce Perens' Sincere Choice.
Via Pushing the envelope.
AutoIt. AutoIt is a simple tool that can simulate key presses, mouse movements and window commands (maximize, minimize, wait for, etc.) in order to automate any windows based task (or even windowed DOS tasks).
What is cool about this is that it's available as an ActiveX control, and is therefore Python scriptable using win32com.
It's the 20th anniversary if the first smiley next Thursday.
International Smiley Day. I like it.
Via The Register.
Microsoft dumps Office subscription trial
Via Techdirt.