Python or Java or "X" from me and my little job

[Ben Thomas]

Thanks to you all. Python it is. Using command call to other programs is
major coll idea. I did not know python could do that. I wll go forth and
"PYTHON" my jobs.

Is there a great place to get the availible functions list? I think I
need another Python book. I just read Learning Python, Lutz and Ascher,
I would like another book or download I could print that would list all
the functions I can call. Anyone know one?



expect me back soon for tech support :)
Ben





Ben wrote:
> 
> I am new to Linux. I have Python 1.5.2 up and working. I want to have
> Python grab some files, ZIP them, and FTP them offsite. I will let CRON
> start the job every night. Since I am just getting to look at Python, I
> wanted to ask to make sure I don't pick the wrong tool for the job.
> 
> 1)Am I selelcting a good tool to get light weight sys admin jobs done?
> 
> 2)Should I go with JAVA instead?
> 
> 3)Can Python ZIP files easily?
> 
> thankful for any comments;
> Ben