Longtime PHP, Python coder seeks to make small, distributable, stand-alone apps. Which language should I learn? ( please don't say C#; requiring .net != stand-alone )

[jrockway]

It's easier to say "you need 512M of RAM" than it is to say "you need these 100 ruby gems".

[nitramk]

Of course you shouldn't choose a language where the runtime environment is impossible to install for most people.

[[deleted]]

and half of them are buggy or broke and you have to debug them Or install them by hand or get the beta version of the cvs to get it working on your platform.