On 1 Sep 2006, at 14:00, Yukihiro Matsumoto wrote:

> Actually, I agree with his conclusion:
>
>> that's not a safe choice for at least another year or six. that's not
>> a safe choice for at least another year or six.
>
> He is a businessman, not a geek, so he does not have to risk himself
> using Ruby (and Rails).  It doesn't matter.  He will not pay me
> anything even if he choose Ruby.

In the context of the enterprise, I agree too. But only in the sense  
that 'safe' implies availability of skills, and perhaps tools to some  
extent. IMO, Ruby and Rails are 'safe' in the sense that they have  
longevity, which I think would be the next biggest concern of  
enterprise users.