python speed

[David Rasmussen]

Steve Holden wrote:
>>
>> Faster than assembly? LOL... :)
>>
> I don't see why this is so funny. A good C compiler with optimization 
> typically produces better code than an equivalent assembly language 
> program. As compilation techniques improve this gap is likely to widen. 
> There's less and less reason to use assembler language with each passing 
> year.
> 

I've answered this question elsewhere in the thread.

/David