Choosing a language

[Jason Stokes]

Remco Gerlich wrote in message ...

>Patrick Cooper wrote in comp.lang.python:
>> I want to start learning computer programming and from what I have found
so
>> far I have chosen to start with Python.  I am going to be focusing on CGI
>> first but eventually want to work with desktop applicates.  Python seems
to
>> be the most versitle and easiest to learn.  Before I go in any more depth
>> does anyone think I should start with a different language?  I want to
>> eventually learn C, but think Python is the best place to start.
>
>It's what I usually recommend to people. It's easy to learn, and
>it can be used for a *lot* of things, including CGI. Other languages
>are usually more specialistic.
>
>There are two complaints about Python as a first language that I've heard:
>1) Basically all the documentation is in English. Not a problem for you.

Python isn't the only language that has a documentation gap like that.  The
whole programming world is incredibly English-centric, and most European
programmers seem to be able to speak English.