I used to program in GW Basic and Q basic and I like perl more than Python, but that does not mean you will like it better. But like others said, perl is a little more friendly and has ample support on the web. I guess it's a metter of personal preference. You can find introductory codes on the internet which can help you make a choice. Apu --- Original Message --- Ryan Ware <RWare at INTERPLASTIC.com> Wrote on Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:40:28 -0500 ------------------ Hello all, I am starting to teach myself to program using a scripting language. I've heard that both Perl and Python are powerful and fairly easy to use. Are there any inherent advantages to one or the other for the beginning programmer? By beginning I mean no other programming experience other that a little basic a long time ago. (That should probably be a long long time ago, as in the beginning of Star Wars). I am interested in eventually learning one or both and would like to hear of any personal experience with either on, or where you think it shines or doesn't. Thanks |Ryan Ware | |Interplastic Corporation | |651-766-3820 | --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org