Ruby and Python

[Alex Martelli]

"Peter Hansen" <peter at engcorp.com> wrote in message
news:3A14B8A1.9A98C3A2 at engcorp.com...
    [snip]
> machine control, database work, GUI applications, or what?  If you have
> a specific need, those of us who are very familiar with Python's
> suitability in that area would be happy to help.  If you have no idea
> what you really need, there is really no question for us to answer...

One Lewis Carroll commented on this very issue some while ago...:

"""
  `Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'

  `That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,' said the Cat.

  `I don't much care where--' said Alice.

  `Then it doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.

  `--so long as I get SOMEWHERE,' Alice added as an explanation.

  `Oh, you're sure to do that,' said the Cat, `if you only walk long
    enough.'
"""


Alex