Defending the Python lanuage...

[Paul Rubin]

Greg Ewing <greg at cosc.canterbury.ac.nz> writes:
> I'm not sure that coarse/fine is the right way to describe
> the distinction even in normal unidextrous (is that the
> right word?) people. Consider the fact that most right-handed
> guitar players use the left hand for fingering, and the
> right hand for the relatively dextrously undemanding
> function of strumming. Why is that?

You have to precisely control the timing of hitting the strings with
the right hand in order to not mess up the music.  Since the left
hand's actions don't actually make sound, the timing requirements
aren't so precise as long as stuff happens fast enough.