Python for Embedded Systems?

[Grzegorz Makarewicz]

Jack wrote:
> Is there a Python packaging that is specifically for
> embedded systems? ie, very small and configurable so the
> user gets to select what modules to install?
>
> For Linux-based embedded systems in particular?
>
> I'm thinking of running it on the Linksys's Linux-based open
> source router WRT54G. It has 4MB flash and 16MB RAM. I think
> another model has 16MB flash. Any possibilities of running
> Python on these systems?
>
> If Python is not the best candidate for embedded systems because
> of the size, what (scripting) language would you recommend?
>
> PHP may fit but I don't quite like the language. Anything else?
> Loa is small but it does not seem to be powerful enough. 
>
>
>   
python on palmos - latest version was below 1.5.2 - but is quite interesting
has small fotoprint, is fast and usefull
but isn't maintained by years

mak