Add question about timing of 3.0.

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FAQ
Q. When will Python 3.0 be released?
A. We don't plan that long ahead, so we can't say for sure. We
want to allow at least two years for the transition. If Python
3.0 comes out sooner, we'll keep the 2.x line alive for
backwards compatibility until at least two years from the
release of Python 2.2. In practice, you will be able to
continue to use the Python 2.x line for several years after
Python 3.0 is released, so you can take your time with the
transition. Sites are expected to have both Python 2.x and
Python 3.x installed simultaneously.
Q. Why isn't true division called float division?
A. Because I want to keep the door open to *possibly* introducing