In article <35892576.9750...@read.news.global.net.uk>,
dki...@see.sig.for.addr says...

Reasons I chose Lua over Python:

Lua is lighter.  IIRC, basic Python compiled to ~500K versus ~100K for
Lua.  Yes, some of the Python stuff can be ripped out if you don't need
it, but it's much easier if the stuff isn't there in the first place.

Lua is easier to embed.  Python is more difficult to embed than Lua
because Python isn't _exclusively_ an embedded language.  Python has
broad application, and it's better than Lua for many purposes, but it's
not easier to embed.  Lua was designed from the ground up as an embedded
language, therefore it excels at embedding.  I know that everyone always
says it's easy to embed, but it's just not as easy as Lua.

On the other hand, Python has many advantages over Lua:

Python is more object oriented.  

Python has a vast collection of powerful support libraries ( FTP, HTTP,
.jpeg, etc. ), including a lot of networking code.

The Python crowd is very friendly and very supportive.  They are cool
people to hang out with.  Guido ( the author of Python ) is simply
amazing... he personally answers most questions that are posted.

So, bottom line, if you need what Python's got, go for it, but if you
want easy embedding, Lua's the right tool.