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http://wiki.python.org taken down for recovery

The Python wiki has been taken offline for recovery operations. Please see the PSF blog for details and updates.

Published: Mon, 7 January 2013, 20:00 +0200

Python 3.3.0 released

Python 3.3.0 has been released.

Published: Sat, 29 September 2012, 18:00 +0200

Third rc for Python 3.3.0 released

The third release candidate for Python 3.3.0 has been released for testing.

Published: Mon, 24 Sep 2012, 08:00 +0200

Python Software Foundation announces Distinguished Service Award

The Python Software Foundation announces the creation of the Distinguished Service Award, with the inaugural honor given posthumously to John Hunter.

Published: Fri, 14 Sep 2012, 00:45 +0100

ConFoo conference in Canada, February 25th - March 13th

ConFoo is a multi technology conference dedicated to web development in Canada which takes place on February 27th - March 1st 2013. We're looking for Python talks and our call for papers is open.

Published: Tue, 11 Sep 2012, 00:45 +0100

Second rc for Python 3.3.0 released

The second release candidate for Python 3.3.0 has been released for testing.

Published: Sun, 9 Sep 2012, 12:00 +0200

First rc for Python 3.3.0 released

The first release candidate for Python 3.3.0 has been released for testing.

Published: Sat, 24 Aug 2012, 22:00 +0200
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