Robert Kern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2006-09-08 06:51]: > rex wrote: > > Robert Kern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2006-09-07 16:35]: > >> rex wrote: > >>> This exposed inconsistent randint() behavior between SciPy and the Python > >>> random module. The Python randint includes the upper endpoint. The SciPy > >>> version excludes it. > > > > I'm not in a position to argue the merits, but IMHO, when code that > > previously worked silently starts returning subtly bad results after > > importing numpy, there is a problem. What possible upside is there in > > having randint() behave one way in the random module and silently behave > > differently in numpy? > > I don't understand you.
That's because I wasn't making any sense. :( > Importing numpy does not change the standard library's > random module in any way. There is no silent difference in behavior. If you > use > numpy.random you get one set of behavior. If you use random, you get another. > Pick the one you want. They're not interchangeable, and nothing suggests that > they ought to be. Of course you're right. I thought the name would be overwritten, and it isn't. Sorry for wasting your time. :( Thanks, -rex ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/numpy-discussion
