The 'Multi' example in the Dallas library assigns addresses using the search function. (In Multiple.pde, the search usage is commented out, but it's provided for example.)
I have seen that before, but since the way the Multiple.pde example is written to still require the use of a statically assigned DeviceAddress variable and corresponding output functions etc... for each sensor even when using the search function makes it cumbersome for a beginner to figure out and get working with their particular setup. It also pretty much defeats the purpose of the search function ie. I need to know the number of sensors and write code to support each of them prior to using it or the index method, the only difference between search and index being whether or not I add the hard coded address to my already existing hard coded DeviceAddress variable.
I think most beginners are looking for more plug and play code, which I think the code on the Arduino Playground 1-Wire is better suited to.
willnue