Python -> R?

[Esmail]

Dan Yamins wrote:
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>     If so, what are you using? I have read about RPy, is that a good
>     solution?
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> Yes, I think it's quite a good solution.  It's not exactly 100% as 
> convenient as working directly in R, but that's IMO more than 
> compensated by the ability to use Python's syntax.   
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> Make sure you use Rpy2 (the successor to Rpy) -- I find it significantly 
> better.   However, the online documentation is in IMHO a little thin -- 
> at least, in terms of examples -- so I once wrote up a little 5-minute 
> tutorial to show a friend how to use Rpy2.  I've attached it to this 
> message -- you may find it useful.

thanks! I played around just a bit with RPy yesterday, but I had no
idea there was Rpy2 .. I'll be sure to take a look.

Best,
Esmail