Embedded systems

[Stuart]

Is Python practical for embedded systems?   I am working on a project at the
moment that uses a GSM/GPRS modem and a GPS receiver.  I have prototyped the
whole thing in Visual Basic, and now I need to port it over to a suitable
processor (possibly on a 68000 device using Linux).

I don't really want  to get into C for this project, and was wondering if
Python was suitable?  Are memory requirements an issue?

Stuart
www.stu.org.uk