Python or Perl?

[Johann Spies]

On Thu, Nov 24, 2005 at 10:12:40PM -0500, Hakim Singhji wrote:
> I have been hearing a lot about Python lately. I have been using Perl
> for my primary scripting tool for about two years and had no real
> interest in Python. However, I am hearing so much about it I must ask
> the questions... Is Python the new Perl or better?

Just to make your choice a bit more complicated:  Have a look at
Ruby too.  And then there is Ocaml - not a scripting language
per se but it can be used as one if you want.

Regards
Johann
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