Hello everyone,<div><br></div><div> Just wondering if we are still going to be meeting sometime this month, as the month is nearing it's end. An interesting topic which I would like to bring up for the next meeting would be what types of jobs would be looking for Python programmers, and how would you explain to your I.T. to switch over from some other language to Python and explain why Python would be a better match.</div>
<div><br></div><div> Also, at this point, what types of languages could Python possibly replace in ones workplace? Would Python be a good replacement for that ColdFusion web application that needs to be rewritten? A Java application that has gone stale and needs a new one made up? Or perhaps, a .NET application that could be replaced with a Python solution?</div>
<div><br></div><div> I know for the most part, Python can definitely replace many shell scripts in a UNIX environment, but how useful is Python to deploy in a Windows environment verse it's competitors? What would be the best way to deploy Python across a Corporate domain? Can Python be deployed via an Active Directory Administrator, or is there more work involved?</div>
<div><br></div><div> The reason I ask these, is that I mainly see Python in UNIX/MacOSX environments, but Python does not seem to be as wide spread on the Windows platform. Most Windows SysAdmins seem to prefer SharePoint and .NET applications. I used to see Java used, but a lot less these days. Do many Windows SysAdmins even know about Python and it's abilities to interface with Windows? Could a SysAdmin compile Python source modules into an EXE for easy deployment, or is the full Python interpreter required? What is the main road block preventing Windows SysAdmins from diving into Python(pun intended)?</div>
<div><br></div><div>Kevin Veroneau</div>