[Numpy-discussion] Status of Numeric

[Paul Dubois]

Having two array classes around is a terrible idea. Once you have two 
popular array classes the entire world bifurcates. This plot package 
accepts those and that FFT accepts these, ad nauseum.

I only suggested we do numarray because Numeric was, by general 
agreement, unmaintainable.  It was hard to work on and lacked the kind 
of robustness necessary to get permission to put it in the core. We all 
agreed Numeric would cease. Let's stick to the plan.

If there is enough spare energy in the system for SciPy to be talking 
about doing a NEW array class, surely there is enough energy to make a 
real try at getting everyone over to numarray and having it suffice. 
This means the whole community has to contribute, not just sit back and 
ask for things. This is OPEN source, right?

I apologize for my lack of participation lately but I'm on a project 
that doesn't use Numeric and is several people short. And one of the 
people had a short person.

I'll be at PyCon, BTW.