[Numpy-discussion] Building on WinXP 64-bit, Intel Compilers

[David Cournapeau]

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:43 AM, Michael Colonno <mcolonno at gmail.com> wrote:
>    Not sure if it's a VS thing since I get different compile errors with
> either the MS or Intel C compiler under the same environment (Visual Studio
> for x64 console). Let me start with a more basic question: I'm using the
> package available on SourceForge (1.2.1, 2008-10-29 14:36). If it can be
> confirmed this package builds happily via VS 2008 x64 console, can I get a
> look at the build log and/or configuration? I should be able to duplicate
> this with identical tools (I hope). If it makes a difference I will try to
> grab the latest & greatest source instead.

Oh, you should forget about 1.2.1 for windows x64.  A lot of fixes
have been applied since then, and in any case, I won't try to fix
1.2.1 build problems. You should definitely use svn if you care about
windows x64 - I hope 1.3.0 will be fully supported on that platform.

David