[Numpy-discussion] question about future support for python-3

[Darren Dale]

Hi David,

On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 3:56 PM, David Warde-Farley<dwf at cs.toronto.edu> wrote:
> Hey Darren,
>
> On 8-Sep-09, at 3:21 PM, Darren Dale wrote:
>
>> I'm not a core numpy developer and don't want to step on anybody's
>> toes here. But I was wondering if anyone had considered approaching
>> the Python Software Foundation about support to help get numpy working
>> with python-3?
>
> It's a great idea, but word on the grapevine is they lost a LOT of
> money on PyCon 2009 due to lower than expected turnout (recession,
> etc.); worth a try, perhaps, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I'm blissfully ignorant of the grapevine. But if the numpy project
could make use of additional resources to speed along the transition,
and if the PSF is in a position to help (either now or in the future),
both parties could benefit from such an arrangement.

Darren