Java to Python translation

[Paul Rubin]

loewis at informatik.hu-berlin.de (Martin v. Löwis) writes:
> > I need to translate a (rather voluminous 100MB) java program to
> > python. After a few searches on google, apparently the best tools
> > for this task are Lex-Yacc (Flex-Bison on linux). While I am working
> > on the Lex-YACC HOWTO, I would be very interested in hearing of
> > others' successful experiences/feedback at this. Any pointers of
> > interest would similarily be appreciated.
> 
> Not that I can offer any inside - but I think many people would be
> interested to hear your results; whether the project fails or
> succeeds. I'm also sure some people might be interested in the
> converter itself. Please do consider publishing it, atleast if you
> have to give up, so that other might be able to continue.

I think for a project like that, even a success would be disastrous.
The resulting tools would be interesting to have, though.