[Numpy-discussion] New package to speed up ufunc inner loops

[Stefan van der Walt]

On Wed, Nov 4, 2020, at 13:47, Aaron Meurer wrote:
> I hope this isn't too off topic, but this "fair play" NEP reads like
> it is a set of additional restrictions on the NumPy license, which if
> it is, would make NumPy no longer open source by the OSI definition. I
> think the NEP should be much clearer that these are requests but not
> requirements.

Specifically, the NEP is worded as follows:

"""
This document aims to define a minimal set of rules that, when followed, will be considered good-faith efforts in line with the expectations of the NumPy developers.

...

When in doubt, please talk to us first. We may suggest an alternative; at minimum, we’ll be prepared.
"""

There is no language of forced restriction.

The heading in question is "Do not reuse the NumPy name for projects not developed by the NumPy community".  Matti is a member of our community, and while the project may be sponsored by others, he is doing exactly what the NEP recommends: discussing the issue with the community.

Community members should weigh in if they see an issue with the naming.  I don't think this is a particularly good name for a package (not easy to pronounce, does not indicate functionality of the package), but I don't personally have an issue with it either.

Best regards,
Stéfan