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
I couldn't put an exact date on when John began matplotlib, but its
sourceforge repository was registered in June of 2003. Python 2.2 was
the latest version available. Microsoft Windows XP was on the shelves,
Mac OS X was new to the scene, and Linux had yet to be made easy by the
likes of Ubu
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
