R: [TxMt] python 'new function' command

[domenico.carbotta at fastwebnet.it]

> In general, I'm surprised that there hasn't been more progress on the
> python bundle, given how many people claim to use it.[^1]  I suppose I'm
> as guilty for this as anyone.

roads of life brought me away from Milan where I used to live (now I'm in 
Bozen) and away from a working internet connection, so my ability to give back 
to the community has been hindered quite a lot. I hope I'll be back somewhen 
next month, if Italian telcos help me.