Why has python3 been created as a seperate language where there is still python2.7 ?

[rantingrickjohnson at gmail.com]

On Monday, June 25, 2012 5:10:47 AM UTC-5, Michiel Overtoom wrote:
> It has not. Python2 and Python3 are very similar. It's not like if
> you learn Python using version 2, you have to relearn the language
> when you want to switch Python3.  The syntax is the same, only
> 'print' is a function instead of a statement.

However, there is something to be said for "old habits die hard". I myself lament every time i must type->(, then blah, then->) AGAIN!. My fingers are hardwired for the old print statement. Damned that Guido and his mind games!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ny42Mdg5qo