[jnwatson]

Brin was on the Python train early. At the time, Guido van Rossum worked in Reston, VA, only about 30 miles away.

[zawerf]

I feel like Google created the "Python train" to begin with. Maybe in an alternate universe Brin could've picked another random obscure language and it would become the most popular language today. It would be endorsed by one of the most successful company in the world who can pour resources into developing it, hire their BDFL, etc.

[pmiller2]

I see this claim repeated often. It seems logical enough, but is there any real evidence for it?

[jsjohnst]

Not sure if this is entirely equivalent, but couldn’t the same be said for PHP with Yahoo/FB?