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A fast compiled ruby-like programming language.

I'm curious why this has been voted down.

Probably because it's not VC-fueled hyper hyped. And doesn't fit the current mainstream pattern of "world changing technologies", etc.

I see. I've seen a couple people recommend it now, I'll have to give it a look at some point.

I've heard it consumes a lot of memory which may be a problem though (this laptop only has 2GB RAM).