The thread is cross posted. I read rec.games.video.classic.
If your going to say "hey whats a good language?" thats one thing. If
you seriously want to say "hey whats a good language that runs on CP/M
?" I would question if your serious about teaching kids what they need
to know to get a job.
I like Unix for example. But if unix for some strange reason faded
completely out of use I would not teach a class in it.
Python may be a no-name but it uses a style of programming that is sound
and current. I would not suggest someone teach a class in Lisp for
example as a first language because while Lisp is good it uses a style
of programming that is not in favor. (It may make a good elective). You
may learn a lot about programming by learning lisp (or maybe not) but it
is going to help you z-e-r-o in in job market.
Glen.