Thanks for the Google stuff!
Haha, I got pretty tired of reading the "Ruby vs Python" stuff. The "Rubys" and "Pythonistas" tend to get very fanatic! They post codes and compare little details.. attacking each other with "I got this, you dont!" mentality. In the end, the impartial verdict is that they are the same at heart.. (and that both is better than PERL *ahem* )
Perhaps I could understand.. I mean, I've been taught C and C++ in engineering, and not a drop of Java (but the department of ICT does), so I tend to steer clear of Java code. But that doesnt mean I have to say C++ kicks Java's butt
If one is happy with a programming language, and its suitable for your needs, just make the full use of it.
I'll guess I'll stick to Python for now.. it seems to have more versatile applications, especially in
engineering (eg software, robotics, embedded, etc). NASA uses it too, but I'm sure we should take that as a technical reason and not a marketing one
When I have time in the future, I'll take a look at Ruby.. or even SmallTalk.
Anyways, because languages like Python and Ruby are easy to pick up, and are HIGHLY portable, perhaps we should consider writing CE: IM in it? That'll give more opportunities for more CEans to try out.