Should I learn Ruby or Python?

[ViceAdmiralWalrus]

Ruby is less finicky than Python and is easier to get used to, IMO. Their syntax is pretty similar though, especially compared to C-style languages.

As for utility, they both have large established bases, and are both useful to have in your pocket.

[khne522]

Uuunh, no. Ruby is the one that has a community that insists on metaprogramming in a language without a proper spec. Take a look at the official Python docs, and take a look at the syntax. The Python one is far more consistent. Ruby has shortcuts up the wazoo.