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  • Release – Python 3.14.0rc1

    Version: None

    Released: July 22, 2025

    It's the first 3.14 release candidate! https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3140rc1/ This is the first release candidate of Python 3.14 This release, 3.14.0rc1, is the penultimate release preview. Entering the release candidate phase, only reviewed code changes which are clear bug fixes are allowed between this release candidate and the …

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  • Download Python for other platforms

    Download Python for other platforms Python has been ported to a number of specialized and/or older platforms, listed below in alphabetical order. Note that these ports often lag well behind the latest Python release. Python for AIX AIX binary packages for Python are available from IBM AIX Toolbox in RPM format. They can be installed using dnf package manager. Visit the Get Started page for more details. Python for HP-UX You can purchase ActivePython (commercial and community versions, in...

  • SIG on Python bindings for Objective-C/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep

    SIG on Python bindings for Objective-C/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep SIG on Python bindings for Objective-C/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep This sig has been retired. New postings to the mailing list will be rejected, but the archives of the old list are still available for perusal. See the SIGs home page for info about active and inactive lists. The Python / Objective C connection lives on in the PyObjC project at SourceForge! The purpose of this SIG is to complete a Python extension module bi...

  • Release – Python 3.10.0b1

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    Released: May 3, 2021

    This is a beta preview of Python 3.10 Python 3.10 is still in development. 3.10.0b1 is the first of four planned beta release previews. Beta release previews are intended to give the wider community the opportunity to test new features and bug fixes and to prepare their projects to …

  • Release – Python 3.10.0rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Aug. 2, 2021

    This is the first release candidate of Python 3.10 This release, 3.10.0rc1, is the penultimate release preview. Entering the release candidate phase, only reviewed code changes which are clear bug fixes are allowed between this release candidate and the final release. The second candidate and the last planned …

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  • Release – Python 3.11.0rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Aug. 8, 2022

    This is the first release candidate of Python 3.11 This release, 3.11.0rc1, is the penultimate release preview. Entering the release candidate phase, only reviewed code changes which are clear bug fixes are allowed between this release candidate and the final release. The second candidate and the last planned …

  • Support the PSF with a Donation or by becoming a Supporting Member!

    Support the PSF with a Donation or by becoming a Supporting Member! Donate Become a Supporting Member What does the Python Software Foundation do? The Python Software Foundation: Awards grants and provides resources for furthering the development and adoption of Python. Organizes and hosts the annual PyCon US conference. 2019 brought together 3,393 attendees from 55 countries, a new record for PyCon US! Our sponsors’ support en...

  • Release – Python 3.1.5

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    Released: April 9, 2012

    Python 3.1.5 Python 3.1.5 is a security-fix source-only release for Python 3.1.4, fixing several reported security issues: issue 13703 (oCERT-2011-003, hash collision denial of service), issue 14234 (CVE-2012-0876, hash table collisions CPU usage DoS in the expat library), issue 14001 (CVE-2012-0845, SimpleXMLRPCServer denial of service), and …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.0a2

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    Released: Feb. 25, 2019

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.8 Major new features of the 3.8 series, compared to 3.7 Python 3.8 is still in development. This release, 3.8.0a2 is the second of four planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current …

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  • Release – Python 3.10.0a2

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    Released: Nov. 3, 2020

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.10 Major new features of the 3.10 series, compared to 3.9 Python 3.10 is still in development. This releasee, 3.10.0a2 is the second of six planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current …

  • Release – Python 3.10.0a4

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    Released: Jan. 4, 2021

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.10 Major new features of the 3.10 series, compared to 3.9 Python 3.10 is still in development. This release, 3.10.0a4 is the fourth of six planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current …

  • Catalog Requirements

    Catalog Requirements Catalog Requirements There are a few steps needed to find and install a package: Discovery : which module does what I need? Download : where can I get a copy? Security : is this actually from the package author, and not a Trojan horse? Installation : how do I compile the package, install it, and set it up? Updating : what's the latest version of a package? do I need to get an updated version for my system? The ...

  • Bugs in Python 2.5.2c1

    Bugs in Python 2.5.2c1 In the default installation directory (C:Python25), NTFS permission inheritance gives write access to the Python installation for all users of the system. If untrusted users have access to the system, there are two solutions to the problem: either install to the Program Files folder (where only Power Users get write access to the installation), or edit the access control list to remove the write permission. If write control should only be granted to Administrators, the ...

  • Bugs in Python 2.5.3c1

    Bugs in Python 2.5.3c1 In the default installation directory (C:Python25), NTFS permission inheritance gives write access to the Python installation for all users of the system. If untrusted users have access to the system, there are two solutions to the problem: either install to the Program Files folder (where only Power Users get write access to the installation), or edit the access control list to remove the write permission. If write control should only be granted to Administrators, the ...

  • Bugs in Python 2.5.3c1

    Bugs in Python 2.5.3c1 In the default installation directory (C:Python25), NTFS permission inheritance gives write access to the Python installation for all users of the system. If untrusted users have access to the system, there are two solutions to the problem: either install to the Program Files folder (where only Power Users get write access to the installation), or edit the access control list to remove the write permission. If write control should only be granted to Administrators, the ...

  • Python 3.1.5 Release

    Python 3.1.5 Release Python 3.1.5 Python 3.1.5 is a security-fix source-only release for Python 3.1.4, fixing several reported security issues: issue 13703 (oCERT-2011-003, hash collision denial of service), issue 14234 (CVE-2012-0876, hash table collisions CPU usage DoS in the expat library), issue 14001 (CVE-2012-0845, SimpleXMLRPCServer denial of service), and issue 13885 (CVE-2011-3389, disabling of the CBC IV attack countermeasure in the _ssl module). Python 3.1.5 was released on April...

  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (June 11, 2002)

    Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (June 11, 2002) The Python Software Foundation Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Jun. 11, 2002 A regular regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation (the "PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat at 1:09 pm EST. Guido van Rossum, president of the Foundation and chairman of the Board, presided at the meeting. 1. Attendance The following members of the Board of Directors wer...

  • 2013-04-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2013-04-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors April 12, 2013 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 17:00 CEST/ 12:00 EDT, on April 12 2013. Van Lindberg presided over the meeting. Ewa Jodlowska prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor-Y‚op...

  • Download Python Sources

    Download Python Sources For most Unix systems, you must download and compile the source code (see the latest releases). The same source code archive can also be used to build the Windows and Mac versions, and is the starting point for ports to all other platforms. You can browse the sources online through the repository viewer. If you want to help with the Python Project, see the Python Developer's Guide.

  • Release – Python 2.6.1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 4, 2008

    Python 2.6.1 was released on December 4th, 2008. This is the first bugfix release of Python 2.6. Python 2.6 is now in bugfix-only mode; no new features are being added. Dozens of bugs that were reported since the release of 2.6 final have been fixed. See the …

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