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  • About the Python Software Foundation

    ...Python Software Foundation The Python Software Foundation is the organization behind the open source Python programming language. We are devoted to creating the conditions for Python and the Python community to grow and thrive. We fulfill our mission through these core activities: Infrastructure STRUCTURE AND STABILITY SO THE PYTHON LANGUAGE, ITS CONTRIBUTORS, AND USERS CAN THRIVE. We distribute Python, free of charge and available to all, for ever. We are the stewards of Python intellectual ...

  • PSF Membership Application for Nominated Member

    ...to the PSF in one of the following ways: by mail: Python Software Foundation 9450 SW Gemini Dr. ECM# 90772 Beaverton, OR 97008 USA by fax: +1 858 712 8966 by email: send a photo or scan of the signed form to psf@python.org.

  • Python Security

    ...to the security-announce@python.org mailing list. Subscribe to the mailing list if you'd like to be updated on newly published security advisories. The mailing list has a public archive including all historical advisories sent to the list. There is also an advisory database published to GitHub using the Open Source Vulnerability (OSV) format which can be consumed using automated tooling. CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) contact If you need to contact the Python Software Foundation CNA directl...

  • Bugs in Python 2.3.2

    ...to get a clean build of Python. These bugs were all discovered at a point where it was too late to fit them into 2.3.2. They should hopefully be fixed in a 2.3.3 release. <ul> <li>Some sort of weird dynamic linker error causes dbmmodule to fail on OSF/1 5.1, at least on the HP test machines. <li>It has been reported that untarring the source tarball using Solaris tar or HP/UX tar can fail. This is caused by some pathnames being too long for the tar shipped by the vendor to ha...

  • Bugs in Python 2.4

    ...Python target directory contains a space in its name (e.g. C:\Program Files\python24). In this case, manually delete the shortcut, and create new shortcuts with the command "C:\Program Files\python24\pythonw.exe" and the command line options "C:\Program Files\python24\Lib\idlelib\idle.pyw" and "C:\Program Files\python24\Tools\scripts\pydocgui.pyw" This will not be a problem if Python is installed into its default location (i.e. c:\python24). IDLE now executes code ...

  • PSF Sponsorship

    ...to create positive change in the Python community and ask our sponsors to help us in this endeavor. Here are some suggestions for our sponsor companies that demonstrate a willingness to help the Python community: Offer to run a Python-related meetup periodically Support a local meetup by providing a free venue, speakers or food and beverage Sponsor PyCon and/or a regional Python conference or event Support the PSF’s mission to help the language and support its communities by using OSS libraries...

  • July 2012 PSF Members' Meeting Minutes

    ...Python. You can also write an email to the board/members list) psf-board@python.org and psf-members@python.org. You can also visit the PSF website: http://python.org/psf/ or the wiki page: http://wiki.python.org/psf/. Feel free to also talk to us about your ideas (existing members and/or officers/board members). 8   Members Meeting Discussion Identity Discussion Outreach to new members Outreach to Python related projects via member nominations Exclusive club vs pool of...

  • PSF Developers in Residence

    ...Python ecosystem they want to fill with a focused DiR, we are open to additional support for the program. We welcome you to reach out to the sponsors@python.org with inquiries or questions. Łukasz Langa Over the years as the PSF's CPython Developer in Residence, Łukasz Langa has played a key role in shaping the future of Python. He’s worked on everything from improving the user experience—like helping introduce a more modern, user-friendly Python shell—to keeping releases on track and stable. A...

  • Release – Python 2.7.16

    Version: None

    Released: March 4, 2019

    Python 2.7.16 is a bugfix release in the Python 2.7 series. Note Attention macOS users: As of 2.7.16, all current python.org macOS installers ship with builtin copies of OpenSSL and Tcl/Tk 8.6. See the installer README for more information.

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  • PSF Membership Types & FAQ

    ...To verify your PSF Voting Eligibility you will need to use https://www.psfmember.org. If you believe you are a Supporting, Contributing, or Fellow Member but do not have an account on psfmember.org, please create an account and verify your email, then email psf-donations@python.org to get your account linked to your membership. How does a person become a PSF Fellow? To nominate someone to be a PSF Fellow member, please send your nomination to psf-fellow@python.org. More info on the nom...

  • Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation

    ...toolset much easier. To compare the new and old designs, visit http://python.org/ and http://web.archive.org/web/20060207222027/http://www.python.org/ Looking ahead, there is still much work to be done in improving the site, adding and keeping content up to date, and even rethinking some of the structure and presentation (for example, to make it more accessible to new Python users, or to allow annotation). Please consider volunteering as a site maintainer. For more information, see http://www.py...

  • Archive 2018: Executive Summary: The Python Software Foundation

    ...toolset much easier. To compare the new and old designs, visit http://python.org/ and http://web.archive.org/web/20060207222027/http://www.python.org/ Looking ahead, there is still much work to be done in improving the site, adding and keeping content up to date, and even rethinking some of the structure and presentation (for example, to make it more accessible to new Python users, or to allow annotation). Please consider volunteering as a site maintainer. For more information, see http://www.py...

  • Release – Python 2.7.16rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 17, 2019

    Python 2.7.16 release candidate 1 is a prelease for a bugfix release in the Python 2.7 series. Note Attention macOS users: As of 2.7.16, all current python.org macOS installers ship with builtin copies of OpenSSL and Tcl/Tk 8.6. See the installer README for more information.

  • Sponsor the PSF

    ...to help make a difference and stand out in the Python ecosystem! See Sponsorship Options and Apply ABOUT THE PSF The PSF is the charitable organization behind the Python programming language and PyCon US. In addition to hosting PyCon US each year, we provide critical support for the Python language, ecosystem, and community: PYTHON: We hold Python’s IP; we host python.org where Python is downloaded millions of times daily; and we contribute directly to th...

  • Bugs in Python 2.3.4

    ...too long for the tar shipped by the vendor to handle. Using GNU tar should allow for untarring on Solaris and HP/UX. It's been reported that the socketmodule does not build on Irix. This appears to be due to some problems in SGI's header files. See SF bug 728330 for a fix. This should be fixed in Python 2.4 and Python 2.3.5. Test suite bugs Some tests may unexpectedly fail on certain platforms. Here are failures that we know (something) about and intend to fix in a fol...

  • t1python - A Type1 Font Renderer for Python

    ...python - A Type1 Font Renderer for Python t1python - A Type1 Font Renderer for Python This interface to a Type1 font rendering engine allows Python programs access to a large number of fonts which have not been so readily usable before. The interface provides access to the "t1lib" library by Rainer Menzner. The rasterizer is based on the work which IBM contributed to the X Consortium for inclusion in the X11 distribution. More informati...

  • Bugs in Python 2.3.5

    ...tors is low (it appears to be 60 by default). To report a bug not listed above, always check the SourceForge Bug Tracker to see if they've already been reported. Use the bug tracker to report new bugs. If you have a patch, please use the SourceForge Patch Manager. Please mention that you are reporting a bug in 2.3, and note that you must have a SourceForge account and be logged in to submit a bug report or patch (we require this in case we need more information from you). If you have access t...

  • Bugs in Python 2.3.6

    ...tors is low (it appears to be 60 by default). To report a bug not listed above, always check the SourceForge Bug Tracker to see if they've already been reported. Use the bug tracker to report new bugs. If you have a patch, please use the SourceForge Patch Manager. Please mention that you are reporting a bug in 2.3, and note that you must have a SourceForge account and be logged in to submit a bug report or patch (we require this in case we need more information from you). If you have access t...

  • Bugs in Python 2.3.7

    ...tors is low (it appears to be 60 by default). To report a bug not listed above, always check the SourceForge Bug Tracker to see if they've already been reported. Use the bug tracker to report new bugs. If you have a patch, please use the SourceForge Patch Manager. Please mention that you are reporting a bug in 2.3, and note that you must have a SourceForge account and be logged in to submit a bug report or patch (we require this in case we need more information from you). If you have access t...

  • Python 2.4.1 - Bugs

    ...Python target directory contains a space in its name (e.g. C:\Program Files\python24). In this case, manually delete the shortcut, and create new shortcuts with the command "C:\Program Files\python24\pythonw.exe" and the command line options "C:\Program Files\python24\Lib\idlelib\idle.pyw" and "C:\Program Files\python24\Tools\scripts\pydocgui.pyw" This will not be a problem if Python is installed into its default location (i.e. c:\python24). IDLE now executes code ...

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