- Remove the python interpreter from the script, have the user supply it instead

- Add a little README.txt

demo/python/README.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+# $Id$
+
+This directory contains a sample python script implementing the Mapnik API.
+
+The script is thoroughly commented and also acts as a mini tutorial.  Reading
+it should get you on your way, and you can use it as a base for your work.
+
+You must compile and install mapnik and the python bindings FIRST.
+
+Once this is done, run it:
+
+/path/to/python rundemo.py
+
+If all goes well, it should render 2 map images:
+
+demo.jpg
+demo.png
+
+Have a look!
+
+Cheers,
+J.F.

demo/python/rundemo.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-#!/usr/bin/python2.3
-
+# $Id$
+#
 # This file is part of Mapnik (c++ mapping toolkit)
 # Copyright (C) 2005 Jean-Francois Doyon
 #
@@ -294,3 +294,9 @@ m.zoom_to_box(Envelope(7622019.99659767, 2966323.17001496, 7909470.44644348, 275
 
 render_to_file(m, 'demo.png', 'png')
 render_to_file(m, 'demo.jpg', 'jpeg')
+
+print """\n\nTwo maps have been rendered in the current directory:
+- demo.jpg
+- demo.png
+
+Have a look!\n\n"""