1. <language> A simple, high-level interpreted language by
Guido van Rossum <guido@cwi.nl>, 1991. Python combines ideas
from ABC, C, Modula-3 and Icon. It bridges the gap
between C and shell programming, making it suitable for
rapid prototyping or as an extension language for C
applications. It is object-oriented and supports packages,
modules, classes, user-defined exceptions, a good C
interface, dynamic loading of C modules and has no arbitrary
restrictions.
Python is available, among others, for Unix, Windows,
DOS, OS/2, Macintosh, and Amoeba.
Current version: 1.4, includes interpreter, libraries, and
documentation.
Home.
Usenet newsgroup: comp.lang.python.
2. <compiler> A compiler for CMU Common LISP. Python is
more sophisticated than other Common Lisp compilers. It
produces better code and is easier to use. The programming
environment based on the Hemlock editor is better integrated
than GNU Emacs based environments.
