How does Ruby compare to Python, in your opinion FlameDuck? I know Ruby has a lot of Lisp'esque qualities but have never given it more than a cursory glance.
Me neither. I suppose it depends on what you're looking for in a language really. From my understanding Python is the most "generic" language of the three, so has wider areas of application, and as you mentioned it has bindings for just about any type of technology you can shake a stick at.The downside is that speed isn't the best in the world, but this can be rectified somewhat by using C for speed critical parts, or using a Python compiler like Psyco.