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[Aahz Maruch]

In article <mailman.989935522.30456.python-list at python.org>,
Vincent A.Primavera  <vincent_a_primavera at ralphpill.com> wrote:
>
> I love all these speed debates but if speed were our only concern
>we would all be writing in assembly for all non internet based
>programs...!

Not necessarily.  Writing complex programs in assembley is slow; a good
C compiler on a modern chip can beat all but the very best assembley
wizards.  Just try writing a simple SQL statement in assembley.
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