Python
1. A simple, high-level interpreted language by
Guido van Rossum , 1991. Python combines ideas
from {ABC}, {C}, {Modula-3} and {Icon}. It bridges the gap
between {C} and {shell} programming, making it suitable for
rapid prototyping or as an extension language for C
applications. It is {object-oriented} and supports packages,
{modules}, {classes}, user-defined exceptions, a good C
interface, dynamic loading of C modules and has no arbitrary
restrictions.
Python is available, among others, for {Unix}, {Windows},
{DOS}, {OS/2}, {Macintosh}, and {Amoeba}.
Current version: 1.4, includes {interpreter}, libraries, and
documentation.
{Home (http://www.python.org/)}.
{Usenet} newsgroup: {news:comp.lang.python}.
2. A {compiler} for {CMU Common LISP}. Python is
more sophisticated than other {Common Lisp} compilers. It
produces better code and is easier to use. The programming
environment based on the {Hemlock} editor is better integrated
than {GNU} {Emacs} based environments.
(1997-02-27)