[Numpy-discussion] How to tell whether I am using 32 bit or 64 bit numpy?

[John Reid]

David Cournapeau wrote:
> from platform import machine
> print machine()
> 
> Should give you something like x86_64 for 64 bits intel/amd architecture,


In [3]: from platform import machine

In [4]: print machine()
i686


Now I'm wondering why the OS isn't 64 bit but that's not for discussion 
here I guess.

John.