Why not a Python compiler?

[Reedick, Andrew]

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> From: python-list-bounces+jr9445=att.com at python.org [mailto:python-
> list-bounces+jr9445=att.com at python.org] On Behalf Of Luis M. González
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 6:44 PM
> To: python-list at python.org
> Subject: Re: Why not a Python compiler?
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> Pypy is a very ambitious project and it aims, amongst many other
> goals, to provide a fast just-in-time python implementation.
> They even say that the "secret goal is being faster than c, which is
> nonsense, isn´t it?" (I still didn´t get the joke though...).
>

'c' is also the speed of light.  And since nothing can travel faster than light...

One demerit has been marked against your geek card for missing an obvious science pun.  Additionally, your membership to the Star Trek Lifestyle Adventure Club has been put on probationary status for the next twelve parsecs.



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