A beginner's question

[Madhusudan Singh]

Hi
        I am a beginner in python (know nothing yet), and need some adv
ice. I usually use Fortran 90 for my programming needs (and am familiar, th
ough a little rusty, with C/C++/Pascal). I use Scigraphica for my plotting 
needs. Now, the scripting language for Scigraphica is known to be python. My
 prior experience with plotting+scripting is limited to gnuplot.

        I do not have much time to invest in learning a new language that I
 would probably not be using for any other purpose. Is there a tutorial th
at you folks are aware of, that I could put to use in learning the relevant 
subset (if that means anything) of python ?

        Any other hints would also be welcome.

Thanks,

MS