Re: What language to manipulate text files

Hi Roose,

Actually, it is a good thing because it allows those who know the Python language to be able to show the benefits and weaknesses of the language. Sure, the attitude here will be "Yes, it's a great language." Yet, at the same time, it also enables the poster to be able to see potential benefits to Python that he or she may not of been aware of.

If we don't let others know about the benefits of Python, who will?

Brian
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Roose wrote:
Why do people keep asking what language to use for certain things in the Python newsgroup? Obviously the answer is going to biased.

Not that it's a bad thing because I love Python, but it doesn't make sense if you honestly want an objective opinion.

R 
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