Looking for some help from a python guru installing/customizing cnprog - willing to pay $

[Chandra]

Hi....I just found the CNProg and think it's fantastic. I'm
attempting to install cnprog on shared hosting and run into issues -
Neither me or my friend are python experts. I was hoping that I could
get some help from a python guru that knows CNProg. If you know how
to install CNProg and are a developer I'd be interested in talking
with you. Please let me know how much you'd charge to install CNProg
and answer some CNProg/CNProg questions.

I'm also thinking of some small customizations that I'd like someone
to help me code, which I believe could help the project also. If your
interesting in doing some coding that would be great, but not
required...if you want to refer me to a developer that would be
great. My email is below.

Thanks!
Chandra
cbajpai at gmail.com

[hsk]

Chandra,

I was a python n00b (still now) and had some good times installing
cnprog & stuff. (Sometimes I wake up in a cold sweat how n00b I was
to do something stupid... etc)

Just letting you know if you want to do minimal programming, there's
stackexchange.com (it's going to happen very soon... $129 a month for
million views/month, that's cheap (when you realize that they have to
pay for each install for their servers thanks to MS :D )

Since you are having a such a tough time, I'll share few secrets...
some python installs you need to do (when you read the INSTALL file,
it will give you a list of files to download, install.)
need python ez_install or something like that...
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/library/l-cppeak3.html
do the Boot Strapping: and you'll have no trouble installing the
required packages. (Assuming you have Python 2.5... not sure about
Python 2.6 support.)

Btw, you don't need to be python experts I think to be able to
customize CNProg. It's pretty well written and if you know the basics
and use the right tools. (Firebug + grep or tools to search keywords
in all files/folder is extremely helpful understanding the code/
template p.s. I use notepad++ search all files).

I have a feeling that ppl using cnprog are not doing it for the big $,
they are doing it to build a community for a particular need just like
you are. If you are willing to be patient and nice, I am sure most of
your answers will be answered in a timely manner. If you need
something fast! Then, I guess you should try to find django
programmer.

thanks,

HS

p.s. If you know programming in other languages but not Python, you
should take a look at first chapter of Python Web Development with
Django. You can get the text via Safari online. Practical Python for
Django is very helpful section to get you jump started. (Other parts
of the book besides the diagram that shows how Django web framework
works, hasn't been THAT useful for me. The official docs +
http://www.djangobook.com/ is not a bad place.)

Plus, http://articles.slicehost.com/ has decent step-by-step guide for
deployment/set-up.

[chandra bajpai]

HS...Thank you the the reply.  I'm more of a PHP guy who's dipped his foot in the Rails world, but never Python (but I'm very impressed).

I think some of the problems have to do with Dreamhost, they support Django using Passenger.

I figured that I would pay an expert to do the install (or at least answer any questions via email/IM when I get stuck).  

I'd rather focus on customizations and content more than anything else.

If anyone is interested, please don't hesitate to contact me, even if it's only for a few hrs per week.

-Chandra