>Do you use Python for numerical analysis, scientific computing, etc.? If so, why are you saying "why not let them be able to do that"?
1) Yes I do (occasionally).
2) Because it applies to everybody, not just me. You surely heard of the plural form of speaking before.
>If not, why are you holding forth on Python's unsuitability for these applications without knowing about the available tools?
I never said Python is "unsuitable for these applications".
On the contrary, I acknowledged that Python IS USED for these applications.
What I said is that the tools you mention (the ones that make it suitable for these applications) are written in other languages, which is kludgy. I'd rather be able to have them written (and modified etc) in Python too.
So, Python + NumPy + etc is suitable for these applications, but Python the interpreted language without external C/Fortran help is not.
1) Yes I do (occasionally).
2) Because it applies to everybody, not just me. You surely heard of the plural form of speaking before.
>If not, why are you holding forth on Python's unsuitability for these applications without knowing about the available tools?
I never said Python is "unsuitable for these applications".
On the contrary, I acknowledged that Python IS USED for these applications.
What I said is that the tools you mention (the ones that make it suitable for these applications) are written in other languages, which is kludgy. I'd rather be able to have them written (and modified etc) in Python too.
So, Python + NumPy + etc is suitable for these applications, but Python the interpreted language without external C/Fortran help is not.