I have started a mailing list / Google group for Python Finnish community.

http://groups.google.com/group/pigfi

As far as I know such thing didn’t exist before. We discussed about the establishment of Python Finnish user group with several Python activists in Sauna Sprint few days ago (the event arranged by EESTEC and Plonistans, mid term report, final report). There used to exist Plone-related mailing list, but that’s pretty much dead now. If there are other parallel efforts I am not aware of them, but I really like to merge with the existing work whether it exists. I know at least Nokia, Finnish universities and several small enterprises are very active Python users in Finland.

Our goal is to establish a vibrant, self-sustaining, Python community of Finland. We want to promote the sharing of Python knowledge across organizational borders, the adoption of Python in corporate and hobbyist cultures and have jolly good time with other Python enthusiasts. This probably means discussion (in Finnish), events and  lots of, lots of, sauna. After all, the community will take the shape what suits it for the best, it is not forced externally.

The short term goal is to gather enough participants to have a meaningful community. So, Join now!. You can use web interface, email or RSS to follow the discussion. Spread the word to make sure that the message reaches everyone. Tweet it. IRC it. Email it to your friends. SMS it to your parents. Go to streets and cry aloud “Rakastan Pythonia.”

For most of us being Python programmer is a choice you have made  or would like to take. Let’s together create an environment where this choice is fun and will generate great personal wealth for all of us.

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