python speed

[Peter Hansen]

Donn Cave wrote:
> I read yesterday morning in the paper that the Goto Basic Linear
> Algebra Subroutines, by a Mr. Kazushige Goto, are still the most
> efficient library of functions for their purpose for use in
> supercomputing applications.  Apparently hand-optimized assembler
> for specific processors.
> http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/250070_goto29.html
> (actually from the NY Times, apparently)

"Goto No Longer Considered Harmful"  ?

;-)