Re: Let perl be Perl (was... perl vs php)

[Rodney Clang]

> Abigail wrote:
> When comparing Java with Perl, one should realize that *anyone* can add
> things to Perl - all you need is working code and rough concensus among
> peers. Quite different from Java, C++ or C. This has both advantages and
> benefits.


THIS cannot be overemphasized. I have known this for years and have 
understood it, but BLAM! When it hits you, it really hits you. This, to me, 
is one of the most significant issues we to illustrate when evangelizing.

Just try making a core change to VB or the like. 

I'm now motivated to lurk p5p!

-r