From: John Morrice <spoon@...>
Date: 2010-12-03T19:29:05+09:00
Subject: Re: DRM Principle - Don't Repeat Microsoft

> If you want to script a web site then don't struggle with Ruby-like
> libraries, run Internet Explorer and script its model. Nothing you can
> download from rubyforge is ever going to be as big, sophisticated and
> tested. Similarly with spreadsheets - Excel is on your computer, why
> mess with anything less? Fire up win32ole and the World is your
> oyster.

Thanks!

I'm really excited about scripting Excel with Ruby, because I
currently use a legacy system which involves injuring myself with a
hammer :)

Johnny