Seeking PYTHON or Whatever Advice

George Gambill said:
> Seeking advice. I read an article (FoxTalk) on using Python to read and
> update (ODBC) FoxPro tables with Python. Being a FoxPro type (with
> plans to port it to Linux) this intrigues me.
>
> I bought the book. I'm in the process of reading the book (the first
> time).
>
> A while back, someone (on this list I think) made what I took to be
> discouraging remarks about Python. Something about it being too noisy
> or too wordy.
>
> Would anyone like to elaborate on this?

Pyhton uses whitespace for syntax, this drives many a programmers nuts.
Personally once you adjust to it, it's the best idea to hit programming in
many years.

I think Python is one (if not the best) languages for cross platform
_application_ development. I wouldn't go writing drivers or operating
systems with it, but applications it has so many redeeming values it is
sick. :)

> Would anyone like to recommend a better approach?

I would consider using GNUe. It will give you that IDE type of approach
to development you get with FoxPro right now. It will let you use your
existing FoxPro tables and you don't have to know much (if any Python) to
start the journey.

-Derek