On Aug 2, 2012, at 5:25 PM, John Hunter wrote:
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> 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
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.
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
