Python, like Perl, is an excellent utility (or "glue") language. I use it on the HP system for tasks that aren't well-suited to the CI, especially tasks that require collating or organizing. In tasks such as these, the dictionary (or "hash") variables show the incredible strength of the newer scripting languages. (Now there's an idea -- How about some native CI functions to access Image and KSAM?) It's also a great language for doing CGI, accessing the web for real-time stuff -- stock prices, the weather, grabbing pdf files from Jazz, etc. -- doing SMTP or POP e-mail, acting as a simple webserver, etc. An older (but very usable) version of Python (1.51) is what's currently available, and to my knowlege there have been no new developments on getting 1.52 or later ported, but I may be wrong. Some folks are testing JPython on MPE (when we have the time <sigh>), which is a newer version of Python written in Java, as opposed to C. For what it's worth, I like Python very much, and consider it an excellent addition to our scripting tools. It has a fairly low learning curve, is easy to use, very quick to develop with, extensible and powerful. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Curtis >>> Jim McCoy <[log in to unmask]> 01/21/2001 11:04:41 PM >>> I am starting to play around with Python on my NT server. I was wondering how it is being used on the e-3000. Also, I saw an old article that said an Image database interface is "coming soon". Has that arrived yet? Thanks. Jim Mc Coy ----------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please reply to the sender, so that we can arrange for proper delivery, and then please delete the message from your inbox. Thank you.