[Zope] Simulating static URLs, end-user session management

[Jeff Bauer]

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.