[Numpy-discussion] Array interface updated to Version 3

[Albert Strasheim]

Hello all

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006, Travis Oliphant wrote:

> I just updated the array interface page to emphasize we now have version 
> 3.  NumPy still supports  objects that expose (the C-side) of version 2 
> of the array interface, though. 

<snip>

> Please voice concerns now if you have any.

In the documentation for the data attribute you say:

"A reference to the object with this attribute must be stored by the 
new object if the memory area is to be secured."

Does that mean a reference to the __array_interface__ or a reference to 
the object containing the __array_interface__?

Regards,

Albert