python vs. java, slight reprise (from sun, no less)

[Alex Martelli]

Nicola Larosa wrote:

> Well, guys, what can I say? I'm impressed.
> 
> After reading the leaked Sun internal memo, I started beating my own
> chest on a couple of fora, looking forward to the tempest of "We've
> been knowing it all along" on c.l.py . But look at this: *only four
> messages*!
> 
> This community definitely prefers a classy way of beating its own
> chest. :^)

The current traffic on the newsgroup is totally perturbed, with
comparison to normal patterns, by the PEP 308 fracas.  Quite
suitable given the carnival season, of course.  Anyway, any
other discussion gets short shrift these days...


Alex