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+This directory contains a number of Python programs that are useful
+while building or extending Python.
+
+bgen Generate complete extension modules from a
+ description. Still under development!
+
+freeze Create a stand-alone executable from a Python program.
+
+modulator Interactively generate boiler plate for an extension
+ module. Requires Tk.
+
+scripts A number of useful single-file programs, e.g. for
+ converting old Python sources to the current language
+ definition.