Python benefits over Cobra
harrismh777
harrismh777 at charter.net
Thu Apr 7 01:25:46 EDT 2011
Chris Angelico wrote:
> there's a lot of
> risk in tying yourself to a non-free framework, especially such a
> heavy one as .NET. You're completely at the mercy of the provider, in
> this case Microsoft, and if they make an incompatible change in the
> framework, you're forever stuck.
Yes, lock-in is the name of the game for Microsoft. The only way to win
the game is to not play; also, support free software initiatives, use
free (as in freedom) software for everything, and help to educate the
public.
The gnu suite of tools and the linux kernel were the keys to unlocking
Microsoft lock-in... brilliant technologies for innovation and freedom.
Python adds to this brilliance by providing accessibility together with
fun and ease of use for real world problem solving and research in
computer science. Computer science (as in all good science) must have as
key elements freedom in collaboration, freedom in expanding ideas and
abstractions, and freedom in sharing and communication. For computer
science to be good science, it must be free. To that end Python deserves
kudos and cheers--- brilliant! Hat's off to Guido and the entire team~
!
Don't tread on me!
kind regards,
m harris
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