Why is Python popular, while Lisp and Scheme aren't?

[Erik Max Francis]

Ng Pheng Siong wrote:

> According to Michael Hudson  <mwh at python.net>:
>
> >  { Java, Python, ocaml, Common Lisp, C++, perl }
> 
> What language is this funny looking list in? ;-)

It's standard set notation from mathematics :-).

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