I'm pleased to announce that the Python Software Foundation (PSF) is now accepting donations from individuals and companies interested in supporting our mission to improve the Python programming language. The PSF holds the intellectual property rights for Python and is working towards building a program to fund future Python development. Your donation will make a real difference in the quality of Python's future. For US individuals: The PSF is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charity, which means that you can deduct the full amount of your donation from your taxes. There is no minimum donation amount, so please help even if you can only afford a small contribution. For companies: The PSF is also seeking additional companies interested in becoming sponsors. For more information, please email psf@python.org. About the PSF: http://python.org/psf/ To donate: http://python.org/psf/donations.html You can donate using PayPal or by writing a check. Please pass this message along to anyone who may be able to help us. Thank You! Guido van Rossum, President of the Python Software Foundation --Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)