Is Python for me?

[Jaap Spies]

DvdAvins wrote:

> I'm planning to write a program for myself which, if I'm happy with the way it
> turns out, I will likely distribute as shareware. I'm looking for as many of
> the following traits as possible:
> 
> 1:a functional language. I've been intrigued by functional languages for a
> while, but have had no occasion to use them at work.
> 2: automatic garbage collection and other programmers' convenience features (I
> still have to take care of my day job)
> 3: support for objects (not necessary, just a convenience)
> 4: it MUST be distributable as a stand-alone program for Windows. I'd like to
> be able to distribute to Mac and Linux as well.
> 5. there has to a good book on the language available in English or at least an
> IDE with and excdellent help environment.
> 
> I'm investigating at M, Python, BETA, Scheme, Haskell, Icon, and Common Lisp.
> Which would you use? Why?

Grow up! Miracles are of another World! Are you joking?

Jaap Spies