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Why Squirrel doesn't have a bunch of modules like Python or Ruby?

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Because Squirrel is designed to be embedded in an application and not as general purpose language. In the future I'd love to create a more python style distribution called "Fat Squirrel", but I don't know if I will ever have time to do it.
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Is the Ruby implementation as fully featured as the Python?

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The Ruby interpreter works a bit differently than the Python one in that it doesn't execute immediately. We are working on ways to make it work in a similar fashion. There is also no debugger currently for Ruby.
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Will Perl/Python/Ruby code be fast enough?

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Aren't there already enough file converters? I have several programs that can import and export files. No. There may be a lot of converters, but we wanted some quality with our quantity. Too much file conversion is done from an import/export menu in software with a graphical interface. This makes it difficult to create automated processes and tends to lead to stale information.
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Is this how Parrot will run Python, Ruby, and Tcl code?

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No, Parrot won't be twisted enough for Damian. Perhaps when Parrot is ported to a pair of supercooled calcium ions, though...
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How would you compare Io to Lua, Python, Ruby, Perl and Java?

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Io, Python and Ruby are pure OO languages (like Smalltalk), the others are not pure OO languages as they have non-object types. Io is a bit more pure as even assignment and locals accesses are messages. In the case of Lua, it is a language in which objects can be easily implemented but are not built in. In terms of simplicity and consistency of syntax, I'd (subjectively) rate them from simplest to most complex as follows: Io, Lua, Python, Ruby, Java, Perl.
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Why not Python, PHP, Ruby, .Net, Java or any other language?

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Any development environment that supports the building and backtesting of trading systems has to deal with time series data and the challenges of how to represent this data internally as well as making it easy for the end user to manipulate, process and view the data. Typically there are two choices available: to retro-fit an existing language or to design a new language from scratch.
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Why doesn't Lisp have a Benevolent Dictator like Perl or Python?

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Lisp does in fact have a benevolent, if extremely hands-off, dictator: its inventor John McCarthy. However the only diktat he has issued is that no dialect in the Lisp family of languages shall call itself simply "Lisp". Thus we have Common Lisp, Scheme, Elisp, AutoLisp, XLISP, ISLISP, and others. Common Lisp, on the other hand, does not have a benevolent dictator because it is a language defined by a standard, not by a single individual (c.f. Perl or Python) or organization (c.f. Java).
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How far away should I take a live trapped squirrel so that it doesn't return to the house?

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It is recommended that you take a squirrel at least 3 miles away and preferably over a body of water or a major highway. For more information of how to trap squirrels, visit our squirrels page.
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How do the Java, Perl, Python, Ruby, ... interfaces differ from the C interface?

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They provide all the functionality of the C interface, using appropriate language conventions. There is no difference in the on-disk format for data written from the different language interfaces. Data written by a C language program may be read from programs that use other language interfaces, and vice-versa.
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What is a Ruby?

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Ruby is the birthstone for July. Ruby is composed of the mineral corundum, the same mineral which forms sapphire. Sapphires can occur in numerous colors, but the name ruby is reserved exclusively for the red variety. Just as sapphire, ruby has a hardness rating of 9 and so, is very durable. Knights often wore rubies into battle to fortify their courage and provide them with the reserve of strength necessary to ensure victory. Significant sources of ruby today are Thailand, Burma and Myanmar.
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Ruby is an open source programming language created by Yukihiro Matsumoto (generally referred to simply as Matz). More information on Ruby can be obtained here.
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Can I move modules around?

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Yes, it's very easy to move modules around and most people eventually do so to match their patching style. Synthesizers.com systems are very modular and most modules can be moved to any location in the cabinet. Disconnect the AC Power cord, unscrew the module, pull it out, and disconnect the small DC power connector. Power cables are Keyed to help eliminate incorrect connection. Some modules have Aid modules next to them with cables that connect the two behind the panel.
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What do you do if your kid doesn't like to be praised?

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Your child may not like praise because he or she is uncomfortable giving or receiving a compliment. With each experience your child has, however, the discomfort should decrease. Perhaps your child is uncomfortable only with public displays of praise, especially in front of friends. If that's the case, save your praise for a more private moment.
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Will the framework work with any third party 3D modules like Coldsteel or Aurora?

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Unfortunately, I don't know. However, I really don't think there will be any problems unless they use very specific timing functions which are incompatible with the Game Framework. The Game Framework gives you things like windowed mode, icons, game structure sound, sprites, buttons etc. These things are totally separate from 3D so there shouldn't be any clash. You should be able to use the Game Framework and call the 3D engine when it's needed for logic and drawing.
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Why doesn't ReleaseForge *require* Python 2.4?

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Early development versions of ReleaseForge did require Python 2.4. However, I did not have access to PyQt for Python 2.4 on both Linux and Windows so rather than require Python 2.4, I decided to port ReleaseForge over to Python 2.3. In this way, I can easily ship a Windows installer that included an executable version of ReleaseForge which is based on Python 2.3. Releasing a version of ReleaseForge that is compatible with Python 2.
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Why doesn't Seradex develop its own accounting modules?

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Do you make your own electric motors or telephones? Probably not. It is not your your core competence and you can buy these for less than you can make them. The prevailing view in the ERP industry is that you must develop your own financial in house for the following reasons: To avoid problems when the accounting vendor or the ERP vendor upgrades to a new version Seradex has taken a unique approach and integrates to industry standard accounting systems.
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How do I use standard Python modules in my scripts?

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The Python standard library contains a number of very useful modules. For example the regular expression module re, the threading module, and the random module. To use these modules you must install Jython.
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When exactly will you release the Java, Python and Scheme modules?

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The exact release dates are unknown, but you can request alpha versions of the Java and Scheme modules.
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Why are some Python 2.4 modules included in the ReleaseForge distribution?

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Python 2.4 added several new modules (eg. cookielib and set) and updated others (eg. urllib2, base64, httplib) that ReleaseForge takes advantage of and requires. If you are using Python 2.4 then the modules included with ReleaseForge are ignored. However, if you are using Python 2.3, the Python 2.4 modules that are included with ReleaseForge are used as necessary. This helps ensure that ReleaseForge is compatible with Python 2.3 and Python 2.4.
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Can I use the rest of the Python standard library or add-in modules?

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Yes, and yes. Scribus imposes no restrictions on access to the rest of Python (except for the technical limitations explained above), and that's one of the things that makes the scripter so powerful. It is possible that some Python functions such as threading may be affected by the way the interpreter has been embedded, but most should be usable as normal. Currently, that's not really possible. There is work on making it possible to extend Scribus with Python to some extent, especially the GUI.
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Ruby is an object-oriented interpreted scripting language created by Yukihiro Matsumoto. Since the mid 1990s, it has grown in popularity in Japan and has gained recent attention as the language behind the Rails framework. You can use the language for a striking variety of functions—from basic scripting to creating Windows applications to developing Web applications.
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Doesn't ruby have the same number of functions just stored in objects?

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Look if you can't remember strlen than invent your own classes you can make a whole useless OOP framework for PHP in a day...... Rails certainly looks beautiful. It is fully object oriented, with built in O/R mapping, powerful AJAX support, an elegant syntax, a proper implementation of the Model-View-Controller design pattern, and even a Ruby to Javascript converter which lets you write client side web code in Ruby. However, I don't think it's the end of the line for C# and Java by a long shot.
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I never see squirrel droppings, where are they?

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Squirrels, like all rodents, have very small droppings. They are about the size of a raisin, and light brown in color. Since the squirrel is outdoors, and always moving, they can be difficult to find.
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Which Monty Python movie is "I've Got A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts" in?

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The song has never appeared in any Monty Python movie and is not a Python song. Again it has somehow been wrongly attributed. The song was actually written by Fred Heatherton and first recorded by comedian Danny Kaye.
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Why aren't changes to imported Python modules picked up in my STAX job?

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Use the built-in Python "reload" function if you want to pick up changes made to imported Python modules without having to unregister and register the STAX service (either by stopping STAF and restarting it or by using the SERVICE service to dynamically delete and add the STAX service). Note that there is a "gotcha" in that reload may not impact "from" imports. Reloading allows you to test Python module changes immediately after reloads, without having to unregister the STAX service.
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What is Python?

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Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Scheme or Java. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It features modules, classes, exceptions, very high level data types, and dynamic typing. Ciranova uses Python as an extension language for our layout APIs.
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FAQs - Python Programming Portal
It has modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types, and dynamic typing. There are interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems (X11, Motif, Tk, Mac, MFC). New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++. Python is also usable as an extension language for applications that need a programmable interface.
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