Interesting discussion... I was asked to author a couple of chapters on Python for GIS for a "GIS Programming: concepts and applications" book a while back, after the original co-author stepped down.
I agreed to do it on the condition that I could at least include side boxes or extra material on how to do things with open source tools, in addition to the ESRI arcgisscripting library. Happily, the publisher thought that was a great idea. I have been meaning to ask Sean and Howard to review my chapters when they are ready, and in light of the current discussion it will be even more important. I want to make sure the audience gets the best set of tools possible! It will be a few more months before my chapters are ready for review, but I look forward to your suggestions for improvement. Cheers, Percy -- David Percy Geospatial Data Manager Geology Department Portland State University http://gisgeek.pdx.edu 503-725-3373
