Python package 'PyVISA'

A Python package for support of the "Virtual Instrument Software
Architecture" (VISA), in order to control measurement devices and
test equipment via GPIB, RS232, Ethernet or USB.

* Prerequisites:

- VISA (tested with NI-VISA 3.2, WinXP, from www.ni.com/visa)
- Python (tested with 2.6 and 2.7, 3.2 is on its way)

* Installation:

unzip source distribution file

$ python setup.py install

or via easy_install / pip

$ easy_install pyvisa
$ pip install pyvisa

* Description

See documentation in doc/.  A detailed specification of VISA can be
found at http://www.ivifoundation.org/Downloads/Specifications.htm