[Tutor] python vs VB

[Gerrit Holl]

On Sun, Sep 05, 1999 at 01:08:53PM -0700, Deirdre Saoirse wrote:
> On Sun, 5 Sep 1999, Hugh Marquis wrote:
> 
> > I want to begin programming and both Python and VB have been suggested
> > as good first languages.  Although I realize you probably have some
> > biases could you comment on which might be better.
> 
> A good programming language is ALWAYS portable. VB isn't.
> 

What I heard about VB is not good.
Note: I only heard about VB from Linux users (often: micro$oft bashers).

> > Is Mark Lutz's book basic enough for a beginning programmer.
> 
> Perhaps not, though we're trying to get another book going.
> 

Learning python sure is.
Programming python sure isn't.

regards,
Gerrit.
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