Grant Paton-Simpson - SOFA Statistics - Developing, packaging, and promoting a Python open source project

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Covers the development and management of SOFA Statistics, a cross-platform desktop app written in Python, detailing use of wxPython (wxWebKit, grid widgets), initial work with Matplotlib and Raphael, and handling different databases (SQLite, MySQL, MS Access, MS SQL Server). Explains packaging and release practices (deb packages, NSIS Windows installers), use of hosting and VCS tools (SourceForge, Freshmeat, Launchpad, Bazaar), and strategies for promoting the project (blogging, forums, reviews, presentations).

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