Will Python on day replace MATLAB?????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[Ken Dere]

Blubaugh, David A. wrote:

> To All,
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> I have been evaluating the python environment ever more closer.  I
> believe I can interface python with a development environment known as
> the ImpulseC environment.  The ImpulseC environment develops C to VHDL
> for FPGA development.     I would especially love to interface Python
> with ImpulseC and the graphing capabilities of GNU Plot and SciPy in
> order to recreate a VHDL development environment that will be just as
> capable as a $50,000 dollar Matlab to VHDL toolbox.  This is also a part
> of my Masters thesis.  Is anyone willing to help in this endeavor?????
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> David Blubaugh
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Never used Matlab but I did use IDL (also commercial) a lot. However, I
recently switched almost entirely to python with the help of numpy, scipy,
matplotlib, and ipython for the interactive shell.  

As far as I am concerned, that day has come and gone.

Ken D.