Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python

JojoLinkyBob has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

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Re: Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by chromatic (Archbishop) on Nov 28, 2001 at 00:36 UTC
It's not exactly what you want, but Acme::Bleach makes whitespace significant. Very significant.	[reply]
(Ovid) Re(2): Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by Ovid (Cardinal) on Nov 28, 2001 at 03:18 UTC
ROTFLMAO, much to the confusion of my coworkers :) That's frickin' hilarious, but I'd like to see someone maintain that :) Cheers, Ovid Join the Perlmonks Setiathome Group or just click on the the link and check out our stats.	[reply]
Re: (Ovid) Re(2): Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by iakobski (Pilgrim) on Nov 28, 2001 at 20:02 UTC
And the source is even funnier! -- iakobski	[reply]
Re: Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by runrig (Abbot) on Nov 28, 2001 at 00:12 UTC
Does Python have the equivalent of a system command (it must, eh)? Then just put in the Python program (using python syntax, of course): `system('perl old_perl_script');` [download] ...and see how long it takes anyone to notice :-)	[reply] [d/l]
Re: Re: Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by JojoLinkyBob (Scribe) on Nov 28, 2001 at 00:25 UTC
Nice try, but that might not pass peer review :) Desert coder	[reply]
Re: Help! Trying to avoid the dark side of Python by mitd (Curate) on Nov 28, 2001 at 00:16 UTC
Its still pretty immature but you might checkout Parrot. mitd-Made in the Dark 'Interactive! Paper tape is interactive! If you don't believe me I can show you my paper cut scars!'	[reply]