[Numpy-discussion] Problems building numpy

[Benjamin M. Schwartz]

numpy-discussion at robince.ftml.net wrote:
> I am keen to evaluate numpy as an alternative to MATLAB for my PhD work
> and possible wider use within the department. To make a fairer
> comparison I wanted to build it with optimised ATLAS/LAPACK etc. hence
> building from source.

Far and away the easiest solution is to install Gentoo Linux.  All you need to 
do under gentoo is to add the "lapack" useflag and then "emerge numpy".  Gentoo 
will automatically install ATLAS/LAPACK by default, compiled according to your 
settings, and then compile NumPy to use that LAPACK.

As others have noted, running linux in a virtual machine under Windows may still 
be faster and easier than trying to configure a working installation in Windows. 
  This is especially true with coLinux, which has near-zero overhead.

--Ben