From: Gully Foyle <nospam@...>
Date: 2004-07-19T13:22:08+09:00
Subject: Which compiled language is closest to Ruby?

I am currently using C++ as my compiled language but fell in love with 
Ruby recently :)

Which compiled language is the closest to ruby?  Are there any that are 
object-oriented and have support for blocks/closures?

Thanks.