On Sun, Apr 15, 2001 at 03:01:41PM -0400, Tim Spalding wrote:
> >> On Sunday 15 April 2001 12:46,Ed wrote:
> >> I'm quite certain that perl or python could handle serial ports too
> >> along with the database stuff but their learning curve may be a bit
> >> steeper than Tcl.
>
> > Bob File wrote:
>
> > Well I don't mind picking up a new language, especially for Linux, but I did
> > not want to tackle C right off the bat...
> > My impression is that perl or python would be more general use languages to
> > use than tcl
>
> I think all three are general-use languages, but check out a comparison between
> C, Python, and Perl written by Eric Raymond at
> http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/writings/taoup/chapter3.html
>
I believe BASIC is a dead end in the Open Source world. Very few people
code in it here, because it's not a Real Language (tm). As mentioned
before C, Perl and Python are your best bets. C is a workhorse
language, but it can be very tedious to code in. Don't even try C++
unless you know C first. Perl will do what you want, but it makes for
sloppy code and sloppy programmers. Python will also probably do what
you want, but insists on good programming practice.
Free advice, and worth every penny. ;-}
Paul
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