\_ Use the best tool for the job...
Yes; the jobs get done faster that way.

\_ it's worked pretty damn well for me. By restricting yourself to non-MS
\_ influenced languages because of a gripe with MS...

Even noting that this was not directed at me, I have to point out that
MS is responsible for VBScript not being good, and hence one of my
gripes with MS.  :-) 


David