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1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is  between the Python Software Foundation ("PSF"),
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2. Subject to the terms and  conditions of this License Agreement, PSF hereby
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reproduce, analyze, test, perform and/or display publicly, prepare derivative
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copyright, i.e.,  "Copyright (c)  2001, 2002, 2003,  2004, 2005,  2006 Python
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