[Numpy-discussion] Re: Trying out Numeric3

[Chris Barker]

Scott Gilbert wrote:

> Since the 64 bit Alphas are expensive and pretty much on the way out of
> production, we've stepped back to 32 bit versions of x86/Linux.  The Linux
> boxes are cheaper, faster, and smaller, but not 64 bit.

Kind of OT, but why not use AMD64 or PPC64? Both give you very good 
price/performance.

-Chris



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