does anybody earn a living programming in python?

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    walter> It just doesn't seem like there is much demand for professional
    walter> python developers.

Keep an eye on this page:

    http://www.python.org/community/jobs/

and if you're so inclined, subscribe to the RSS feed of that page.  I think
Peter Kropf is processing 3-5 new postings per week.

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