From: gwtmp01@...
Date: 2005-12-24T00:46:31+09:00
Subject: Re: Bruce Eckel and Ruby


On Dec 23, 2005, at 8:32 AM, Stephen Kellett wrote:
> His answer was that he didn't have the time (professionally) or  
> time and energy in his private life (father, husband, etc) to learn  
> Ruby for fun. It would need to be for a commercial reason and he  
> had none. I guess many in the Python camp won't change language  
> unless they have a business reason to change.

At one level I understand this point of view.  But at the same time, how
difficult is it to read a book?  If your professional and personal  
life is
so busy that you can't find time to read a book or to learn about a new
topic then I think your priorities need to be re-evaluated.  I'm not  
saying
that learning Ruby should be on the top of everyone's todo list but I do
think it is important to regularly expose yourself to new ideas for both
your personal and professional health.


Gary Wright