[Tutor] Newbie Question - Python vs Perl

[Kent Johnson]

Scott Clausen wrote:
> As a newbie to Python I'd like to know if someone can tell me some  
> strengths and weaknesses of this language. The reason I'm asking is a  
> friend told me I should learn Perl over Python as it's more  
> prevalent.  I'm going to be using it on a Mac.

http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Overview
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/3882

You might be interested in this site that lets you compare Python and Perl code
http://pleac.sourceforge.net/

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