why?

[Grant Edwards]

In article <38694EBA.31EF2141 at rubic.com>, Jeff Bauer wrote:

>>> I think it might be quicker if we answered the inverses of some of
>>> these questions.  For instance, What uses doesn't it have?

>>  2) It isn't suitable for use in embedded systems with limited
>>     memory.

>Python runs fine on a Cassiopeia E-11 Palm PC with 8MB of memory.

> Microsoft's CE platform has redefined what is meant by "limited
> memory". <0.5 wink>

Well, they've tried. But in the real embedded system market (i.e.
things without windows-like UIs) they've failed spectacularly [a
situation from which I draw an entirely unhealthy amount of
satisfaction].

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