[python-advocacy] FWD: Python included in the Softpedia software database

[Aahz]

This looks fine to me, forwarding in case anyone else wants to check the
material (I have no intention of adding their link to python.org)

----- Forwarded message from Softpedia Editorial Team <softeditor at softpedia.com> -----

> To: webmaster at python.org
> Subject: Python included in the Softpedia software database
> From: Softpedia Editorial Team <softeditor at softpedia.com>
> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:02 -0500 (EST)
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> As you may already know, Python, one of your products, is part of
> Softpedia's database of software programs for the Windows operating system.
> It is featured with a description text, screenshots, download links and
> technical details on this page:
> http://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/Coding-languages-Compilers/Python.shtml
> 
> The description text was created by our editors, using sources such as text
> from your product's homepage, information from its help system, the PAD
> file (if available) and the editor's own opinions on the program itself.
> 
> 
> "Python" has been tested in the Softpedia labs using several
> industry-leading security solutions and found to be completely clean of
> adware/spyware components. We are impressed with the quality of your
> product and encourage you to keep these high standards in the future.
> 
> To assure our visitors that Python is clean, we have granted it with the
> "100% FREE" Softpedia award. To let your users know about this
> certification, you may display this award on your website, on software
> boxes or inside your product.
> 
> More information about your product's certification and the award is
> available on this page:
> http://www.softpedia.com/progClean/Python-Clean-54060.html
> 
> Feel free to link to us using the URLs above. If you choose to link to the
> clean award page for your product, you may use the award graphic or a text
> link: "100% FREE award granted by Softpedia".
> 
> 
> 
> Your developer page on Softpedia can be reached at the URL below. It
> contains the list of software products and a link to your website.
> http://www.softpedia.com/developer/Python-Software-Foundation-31019.html 
> 
> If you feel that having your product listed on Softpedia is not a benefit
> for you or simply need something changed or updated, please contact us via
> email at webmaster at softpedia.com and we will work with you to fix any
> problem you may have found with the product's listing.
> 
> -- 
> Sincerely,
> The Softpedia Team
> 
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