Python
Python is a wonderful, easy-to-use programming/scripting language which can be implemented for virtually anything - scripting, web output, CGI, or full-blown applications. While it has not gained the recognition that Perl has among SysAdmins, it is fast catching up (in my opinion). Python, like Perl, has a large set of modules available for almost any task, is quick to prototype with, provides an interactive interpreter, and (in my opinion) has a more natural and easy syntax than Perl. Python is an interpreted language, and therefore does not require compilation.
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Tips
Mail Handling
Python can be used easily to handle mail. It is wonderful for creating a filter or handler program to use with ProcMail, and can perform analysis of mail headers.
External Links
Python Library Reference - Internet Data Handling
http://python.active-venture.com/lib/module-email.Parser.html - parsing email messages
Sheila King's Smart E-Mail Parser Class
Databases
PySQLite - Python SQLite class
