Thanks, I downloaded the interpreter, the syntax looks really really easy.

I don't know if I'll write any device drivers, I'm just trying to wrap my head around OO languages, learn everything type...

@Ezzaral,
I've heard a lot of times that python is a good tool to have, and is a good way to work your way into more powerful and complicated languages like C++. I realize my question was vague, but...

so, what is python and what is good about it?