I don't think the raw computing power is that important in this case. And if it was, there are better alternatives than Python. However, I would suggest that P

I don't think the raw computing power is that important in this case. And if it was, there are better alternatives than Python. However, I would suggest that Python is probably a better beginner/learning language than Ruby. There are many odd ends in the Ruby language that might easily trip an inexperienced coder up.