I've used python quite a bit and it is very portable and nice to program in. I think it's probably the nicest language I've worked with actually. I can't comment on the serial side of things as I haven't used it in python. Cheers, Zik On 8/13/07, Bob Axtell wrote: > I need to make a few programs that will stand alone and run under > Windoze 2K/XP and can be made into a Linux version with minimal > or NO expense to my client.. > > It has to have the ability to talk to PC Serial ports and VCP (emulated > serial ports, like under USB<>RS232 converters). > > I have been told that Python 2.51 works great like this. Is it true? Anybody > using it? > > --Bob Axtell > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist