What the heck, I might as well learn Python (finally...)
Python docs here.
Because my current gig (@ROK) utilizes it, might as well. Also, from a support standpoint, it doesn't hurt that a bunch of GOOG meisters use it either.
Glanced at Ruby off and on, but Python (finally) seems more pragmatic for me..
On Linux, Mac, and PC --- use Python 2.7.1 as the baseline.
The TIOBE link emphasizes why this is a good choice.
http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/content/paperinfo/tpci/index.html
Also, found out that MIT uses Python heavily.