On Sat, 2007-12-01 at 12:10 -0800, Russ P. wrote: > On Dec 1, 2:10 am, Bjoern Schliessmann <usenet- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Russ P. wrote: > > > I agree that Python is not a good name for a programming language, > > > > Why not? > > Think about proposing its use to someone who has never heard of it > (which I did not too long ago). As the OP pointed out, a Python is a > snake. Why should a programming language be named after a snake?
That's not a persuasive argument. First of all, Python is named for a comedy troupe from England. For comparison, Perl is named for a knitting technique, Lisp is named for a speech impediment, Ruby is named for a rock, Smalltalk is named for a not-so-useful form of communication, and Java is named after a beverage or an island. Which of those is a good name for a programming language by your criterion? I like the name Python. It has a nice ring to it, and has connotations that are simultaneously badass and humorous. For that matter, why name sneakers after a goddess of justice? Why name a car after a planet/resort town/rodent/mountain? Because brand names are supposed to be memorable, not meaningful. Cheers, Cliff -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
