The answer is quit simple. The Linux kernel is written in C. Also, most of
the GNU utilities are written in C.
The choice of which language to use is really a matter of the intended
application requirements. For speed and small size, C is best. For scripting
and GUI based applications, Perl or Python are good choices. One nice thing
about using Perl or Python is that the application does not have to be
recompiled for each target platform as it does with C or C++.
If you are interested in learning to program, the choice of language depends
on what you want to do. If you want to work on system level code, then learn
C. If you want to write utilities or GUI based applications that are not
speed critical, then learn Perl and/or Python.
-----Original Message-----
From: stevel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 10:33 AM
To: linux mailing list
Subject: [newbie] Linux programming languages
What language is used by most linux programmers?
Any Pros & Cons about different languages?
