Python or Java or "X" from me and my little job

[Ivan Van Laningham]

Hi All--

Tim Peters wrote:
> 
> >>> 2)Should I go with JAVA instead?
> 
> [Gordon McMillan, communicating Stiff Truth with hirsute precision]
> >> Not unless you shave with a belt sander and use a gasoline-based
> >> aftershave.
> 
> [David Oppenheimer]
> > Q:  Are trying to point out that Java isn't the right tool for the job
> > or are you implying that Java is for insane people or both?
> 
> Writing "lightweight sysadmin" tools in a language desiged to prevent you
> from making any changes to the system would be certifiably insane.  I happen
> to know that Gordon does shave with a belt sander (see his Java book), but
> his aftershave is extract of cayenne pepper in a base of cinnamon oil.
> 
> but-only-because-it's-cheaper-than-gasoline-ly y'rs  - tim

Furthermore, the Gordon-bot smokes a mellow blend of ragweed and
habeneros in his pipe.

<he-uses-fiberglass-toilet-paper-too>-ly y'rs,
Ivan
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