“… O’Reilly has announced the release of a new beginner’s
guide to Python, “Learning Python”. Python is gaining in popularity
as an object-oriented language for writing standalone programs,
quick scripts, and prototypes of complex applications. Python is
free, open-source, and easy to use. Python scripts are portable
across many platforms, including all major Unix systems, Linux
…”
“Python’s simple syntax and powerful object model have made
Python a favorite among expert programmers … who have recognized
in it a powerful tool that can be useful for all kinds of programs,
from simple scripts to sophisticated website management systems,”
explains co-author David Ascher.”
“Already widely used on Unix and Linux platforms, Python’s clean
interface to Windows application object models makes it an
attractive scripting language for Windows programmers.”