I'm actually not sure, why. I think the issue is making sure that the release manager can actually "build" NumPy without having to buy a particular compiler.
But, I would rather have official builds of NumPy for all platforms with a compiler paid for by a NumPy-sponsor than not have them. -Travis On Aug 20, 2012, at 5:28 PM, Chris Barker wrote: > On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Ralf Gommers > The problem is that, > unlike 32-bit builds, they can't be made with open >> source compilers on Windows. So unless we're okay with that, > > Why does it have to be built with open-source compilers? we're > building against the python.org python, yes? Which is built with the > MS compiler -- so why the insistance on open-source? > > -Chris > > > > -- > > Christopher Barker, Ph.D. > Oceanographer > > Emergency Response Division > NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice > 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax > Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception > > chris.bar...@noaa.gov > _______________________________________________ > NumPy-Discussion mailing list > NumPy-Discussion@scipy.org > http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion _______________________________________________ NumPy-Discussion mailing list NumPy-Discussion@scipy.org http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion
