Why is Python a good first scripting language?

[Tim Peters]

[Tim Teebken]
> ...
> So what it comes down to is, what is it about Python that would
> make it the best place to start, when you only have time to learn one
> scripting language?  Using the criteria above, what makes Python
> preferable to its nearest competitors?

Well, the criteria above themselves.  Grab an interpreter (it's free), fire
up an interactive Python shell, and start playing with the tutorial of your
choice (also free).  That's the fastest way to get answers to your questions
you'll believe.  You'll like the answer you discover -- unless you're an
idiot <wink>.

that's-always-a-potential-problem-with-tims-ly y'rs  - tim