[Numpy-discussion] preferred numpy build system

[Brian Granger]

> I don't find it that surprising - numpy and scipy require some
> relatively advanced features (mixed language and cross-platform with
> support for many toolchains). Within the open source tools, I know
> only two which can handle those requirements: scons and cmake. For
> example, it would almost impossible to build numpy/scipy with
> autoconf.

I know some autotools/autoconf hackers that could probably get it to
build numpy/scipy, ..., oh what, you want Windows support?  ;-)

Cheers,

Brian

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