Robert Wentworth wrote:
C) Despite my Python and OO background, it's not easy to absorb it all at once. This does make me somewhat concerned, as my business partner, who will be a content provider, has no OO experience. I don't want to produce a system where it will be hopeless for her (possibly with help from another developer) to take over if I get hit by a bus. Thoughts...?
Robert, I'm only going to address your last point, but it's something I feel strongly about. Let's ignore the technical issues, except to mention that only you can judge is Zope is appropriate for your situation. Fortunately, you have an excellent opportunity to discover its relative strengths and weaknesses. One of the important secondary issues (some would claim the primary) about Open Source is that it protects your business against the "What happens if Robert gets hit by a bus?" scenario. Digital Creations is in the business of providing support to organizations that use its products. Heck, in this sense it's even superior to key man insurance. Furthermore, because of DC's courageous decision to release Zope as Open Source, not only is your company protected against *your* untimely demise, but it's even secure against the day Hadar decides to transfer all the company assets into hedge funds. Best regards, Jeff Bauer Rubicon, Inc.