Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-08-01 Thread Louis Cordier
> I listened to this and it looks like Sergio Ray is giving an intro class > on scientific computing with Python and has some concepts confused. We > should take this as a sign that we need to keep doing a good job of > educating people. I'm on UTC+02:00 so only just saw there have been a few p

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread Tim Hochberg
David L Goldsmith wrote: > All I can say is, if someone that confused about basic facts is being > cited as an authority and teaching a podcast class, I'm glad I have > someone on-site at my work who actually knows what they're talking about > and not relying on the Net for my numpy education. >

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread Matthew Brett
Oh dear, I hope my friends remind me never to let anyone record what I say when I give a class! - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread David L Goldsmith
All I can say is, if someone that confused about basic facts is being cited as an authority and teaching a podcast class, I'm glad I have someone on-site at my work who actually knows what they're talking about and not relying on the Net for my numpy education. DG Travis Oliphant wrote: > Loui

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread Travis Oliphant
Louis Cordier wrote: > Hmmm, I think people are spreading "fud" (lower case)... > http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/Python411_060530_Numeric.mp3 > > I listened to this and it looks like Sergio Ray is giving an intro class on scientific computing with Python and has some concepts confused.

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread Matthew Brett
On 7/31/06, Robert Kern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Louis Cordier wrote: > > Hmmm, I think people are spreading "fud" (lower case)... > > http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/Python411_060530_Numeric.mp3 > > Can you give us a synopsis? or point us to when exactly in the clip we're > supposed to

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread David L Goldsmith
Louis Cordier wrote: > Hmmm, I think people are spreading "fud" (lower case)... > http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/Python411_060530_Numeric.mp3 > > I googled fud and found two definitions: "fear, uncertainty and doubt," and "frustrate, undermine, and demoralize" - which is intended? DG

Re: [Numpy-discussion] numpy vs numarray

2006-07-31 Thread Robert Kern
Louis Cordier wrote: > Hmmm, I think people are spreading "fud" (lower case)... > http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/Python411_060530_Numeric.mp3 Can you give us a synopsis? or point us to when exactly in the clip we're supposed to listen? -- Robert Kern "I have come to believe that the wh