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  • Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation

    Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation Written by Stephan Deibel, Chairman of the Board, Python Software Foundation. A version of this article was originally published in The Python Papers volume 2, issue 4. Last updated March 2008 Introduction “The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of the international community of Python programmers.” The Python Software Foundatio...

  • 2008-12-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2008-12-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors December 8, 2008 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 17:00 UTC, 8 December 2008. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. David Goodger prepared these minutes. Contents 1   Attendance 2   Minutes of Past Meetings 3   Actions ...

  • Archive 2018: Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation

    Archive 2018: Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation Written by Stephan Deibel, Chairman of the Board, Python Software Foundation. A version of this article was originally published in The Python Papers volume 2, issue 4. Last updated March 2008 Introduction “The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of the international community of Python programmers.” The Python Soft...

  • Python Success Stories

    Python Success Stories First published in Linux Journal, May 2000. Copyright 2000 Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc. All rights reserved. Introduction My first look at Python was an accident, and I didn't much like what I saw at the time. It was early 1997, and Mark Lutz's book Programming Python from O'Reilly & Associates had recently come out. O'Reilly books occasionally land on my doorstep, selected from among the new releases by some mysterious benefactor inside the organization u...

  • 2009-04-13 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2009-04-13 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors April 13, 2009 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:02 UTC, 13 April 2009. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. David Goodger prepared these minutes. Contents 1   Attendance 2   Minutes of Past Meetings 3   Votes Taken ...

  • PSF Trademark Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    PSF Trademark Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) python pycon pyladies trademark FAQ The main trademark policy is written with a legal mindset. These frequently asked questions page outlines a number of topics we regularly get asked and provides answers in easier to understand terms. It is managed by the PSF Trademark Working Group. Approval Process What is the official policy for use of Python Software Foundation Trademarks? The official PSF Trademark Usage Policy is available at https://www.py...

  • 2009-05-11 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2009-05-11 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors May 11, 2009 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:01 UTC, 11 May 2009. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell and David Goodger prepared these minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor – opposed – abstentions; e.g. "5-1-...

  • 2009-09-14 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2009-09-14 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors September 14, 2009 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:00 UTC, 14 September 2009. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor — opposed — abstentions; e.g. "5-1-2" ...

  • 2010-03-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2010-03-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors March 8, 2010 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 17:08 UTC, 8 March 2010. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor — opposed — abstentions; e.g. "5-1-2" means &quo...

  • 2009-06-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2009-06-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors June 8, 2009 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:00 UTC, 8 June 2009. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell and David Goodger prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor — opposed — abstentions; e.g. "5-1-2&...

  • 2011-03-21 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2011-03-21 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors March 21, 2011 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:00 UTC, 21 March 2011. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor — opposed — abstentions; e.g. "5-1-2" mea...

  • 2011-04-18 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2011-04-18 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors April 18, 2011 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:00 UTC, 18 April 2011. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor - opposed - abstentions; e.g. "5-1-2" means &qu...

  • 2011-12-19 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2011-12-19 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors December 19, 2011 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 16:00 UTC, 19 December 2011. Steve Holden presided at the meeting. Pat Campbell prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor — opposed — abstentions; e.g. ...

  • Python 2.6.8 license

    Python 2.6.8 license History and License¶ History of the software¶ Python was created in the early 1990s by Guido van Rossum at Stichting Mathematisch Centrum (CWI, see http://www.cwi.nl/) in the Netherlands as a successor of a language called ABC. Guido remains Python’s principal author, although it includes many contributions from others. In 1995, Guido continued his work on Python at the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI, see http://www.cnri.reston.va.us/) ...

  • Python 2.6.9 license

    Python 2.6.9 license History and License¶ History of the software¶ Python was created in the early 1990s by Guido van Rossum at Stichting Mathematisch Centrum (CWI, see http://www.cwi.nl/) in the Netherlands as a successor of a language called ABC. Guido remains Python’s principal author, although it includes many contributions from others. In 1995, Guido continued his work on Python at the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI, see http://www.cnri.reston.va.us/)...

  • 2014-01-31 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2014-01-31 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors January 31, 2014 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Group Conference Call via phone and Internet Relay Chat beginning at 18:00 CET/ 12:00 EST, on January 31, 2014. Van Lindberg presided over the meeting. Ewa Jodlowska prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor-...

  • 2012-12-19 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2012-12-19 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors December 19, 2012 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Group Conference Call via phone and Internet Relay Chat beginning at 18:00 CEST/ 12:00 EDT, on December 19 2012. Van Lindberg presided over the meeting. Ewa Jodlowska prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favo...

  • Current and Past PSF Officers & Board Members

    Current and Past PSF Officers & Board Members Officers & Directors by Year 2022-2023 Board of Directors 2022-2023 Officers 2021-2022 Board of Directors 2021-2022 Officers 2020-2021 Board of Directors 2020-2021 Officers 2019-2020 Board of Directors 2019-2020 Officers & Directors by Name Officers By Title Officers & Directors by Year 2022-2023 Officers 2022-2023 Officers 2022-2023 President: Guido van Rossum Chair: Thomas Wouters Vice Chair Elect: Débora Azevedo Vi...

  • PSF Community Service Awards

    PSF Community Service Awards Contents Introduction Expiration April 2026 August 2025 April 2025 November 2024 October 2024 June 2024 March 2024 December 2022 June 2022 March 2022 December 2021 June 2021 March 2021 January 2021 December 2020 October 2020 June 2020 March 2020 December 2019 August 2019 June 2019 March 2019 December 2018 September 2018 June 2018 March 2018 December 2017 September 2017 June 2017 March 2017 December 2016 October 2016 June 2016 March 2016 December 2015 August 2015 ...

  • PSF Officers & Board Members

    PSF Officers & Board Members Officers & Directors by Year 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 Earlier Officers & Directors by Name Officers By Title Officers & Directors by Year See also Duties & Responsibilities of Directors 2025-2026 Officers President/Chair: Jannis Leidel Vice Chair Elect: Cristián Maureira-Fredes Vice Chairs: Christopher Neugebauer and Georgi Ker Executive Director: Deb Nicholson Secretary: Deb Nicholson Assistant Secre...

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