[Numpy-discussion] matlab vs. python question

[Bryan Van de Ven]

Neal Becker wrote:
> I'm perfectly happy with python myself, but I wonder if anyone has good
> arguments for why to prefer python over matlab?
> 

 From my own experience, once you move past static plots and want to include 
some kind of interactive GUI (that is, build an actual application) then you are 
in for a world of pain. Also, there are far fewer tools and options for rich GUI 
development in Matlab than in python.