Re: [matplotlib-devel] ANN: Michael Droettboom, matplotlib lead developer

2012-08-02 Thread Perry Greenfield
On Aug 2, 2012, at 5:25 PM, John Hunter wrote: > > I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Perry Greenfield and STScI. They > have been supporting matplotlib since 2004 with ideas, code and > developer resources. They employ Michael currently, and are part of > the reason why he is able to take on

Re: [matplotlib-devel] ANN: Michael Droettboom, matplotlib lead developer

2012-08-02 Thread Phil Elson
John, I wish all the best you and your family. You have been the hub of a truly brilliant project for which I can only see its userbase continuing to expand. Mike, your appointment is thoroughly deserved and I look forward to continuing to work closely with you and the rest of the matplotlib team.

Re: [matplotlib-devel] ANN: Michael Droettboom, matplotlib lead developer

2012-08-02 Thread Benjamin Root
On Thursday, August 2, 2012, John Hunter wrote: > It is a great honor for me to announce that Michael Droettboom has > agreed to take on the role of lead developer of matplotlib. Since > Michael joined the project in 2007, he has been responsible for much > of the code that brought matplotlib fro

[matplotlib-devel] ANN: Michael Droettboom, matplotlib lead developer

2012-08-02 Thread John Hunter
It is a great honor for me to announce that Michael Droettboom has agreed to take on the role of lead developer of matplotlib. Since Michael joined the project in 2007, he has been responsible for much of the code that brought matplotlib from being an excellent tool to a world class one. No one i