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Re:Linux Journal: Readers' Choice Awards 2010 - Best Program... by aloneinkyoto on Monday November 01, 2010 @06:14AM (#1855934)
In what way can a programming language be objectively better than another language? I thought they were tools for accomplishing specific goals? It's not like we hold competitions declaring hammers being better hammers than screwdrivers.
Re:Linux Journal: Readers' Choice Awards 2010 - Best Program... by Mithrandir on Monday November 01, 2010 @09:07AM (#1856266)
Which is better: a butter knife or a machete?

If you're cutting butter, than using a machete would be over-kill.

If you're cutting a large branch or stick, a butter knife might work but will take a lot longer.