((comp.lang.misc + cc: ruby-talk ML))

Warren Postma <embed / geocities.com> wrote in message

> I have followed much of the discussion on comp.lang.python regarding ruby,
> and i am interested in watching ruby and using it as it continues to
evolve.
> I especially like the smalltalk-blocks-like syntax part of ruby, and also
> think the standard block semantics of ruby will appeal to those who cannot
> accept python's tab-indent-scoping rules.

I was almost ready to accept them until I discovered Ruby.

> I like python, but I also think
> there is room for Ruby.

I can say the same for Perl and Ruby.

> Someone in the Comp.lang.python group quoted Chairman Mao, as saying "let
> 1000 flowers bloom", in other words, hopefully Ruby will be wildly
> successful. A newsgroup to discuss ruby would be great.

The developer of Ruby and some other interesting people watch this
newsgroup, so feel free to post Ruby questions or feedback here in the mean
time.

> I'll keep watching for that "voting" thing should it occur.

Thanks. If you know any other prospective comp.lang.ruby readers, please
urge them to vote as well.

Conrad