Why is Python popular, while Lisp and Scheme aren't?

[Klaus Momberger]

Jeff Sandys <sandysj at juno.com> wrote in message news:<3DCBDAAD.AD27DFEE at juno.com>...
> Oleg wrote:
> > 
> > ... I couldn't help but wonder why Python is popular, 
> > while Common Lisp and Scheme aren't?
> 
> One reason is that Python has a lower threshold for learning. 
> We can get a non-programmer productive in Python in 8-16 hours 
>
Pardon me, but I totally disagree on that.
A *non-programmer* *productive* in Python within 8 hours ??? Gimme a break.
Do you work for a training firm or what ?

> of training, but it takes 24-40 hours of training for Lisp.
> 
> My personal view: Lisp is more powerful, Python is more fun.
> 
No point in discussing that ....

-klaus