Hello Steve,

congratulations to all of you in the foundation who work hard to make Python 
the success that it is.

Massimo

On Dec 7, 2011, at 12:40 PM, Steve Holden wrote:

> I've just added a news item to the python.org home page noting that Linux 
> Journal readers have voted Python the Best Programming Language for the third 
> year in a row.
> 
> This is excellent news, though I find it hard to believe that coming up on 
> the outside we see C++. While it demonstrates that Linux Journal readers like 
> object-oriented programming, it shows an uncomfortable tendency towards 
> masochism :) and implies we can't necessarily trust their judgment. ;-)
> 
> Attempted humor aside, here I am taking the opportunity as PSF chairman to 
> say a big "thank you" to all developers and everyone else who helps to keep 
> putting out releases that gain the kind of popularity that this most recent 
> vote indicates. I know we do it to create a great programming environment, 
> not for popularity, but the Foundation's mission involves encouraging the 
> growth of the international Python community. Please pass this on to other 
> members of your developer community who may not receive this message directly.
> 
> Seriously, thanks. Having quality releases of a great language really does 
> make it easier to promote Python!
> 
> regards
> Steve
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