Re: [Numpy-discussion] OT: MS C++ AMP library

2012-01-26 Thread Samuel John
Yes, I agree 100%. On 26.01.2012, at 10:19, Sturla Molden wrote: > When we have nice libraries like OpenCL, OpenGL and OpenMP, I am so glad > we have Microsoft to screw it up. > > Congratulations to Redmond: Another C++ API I cannot read, and a > scientific compute library I hopefully never hav

Re: [Numpy-discussion] OT: MS C++ AMP library

2012-01-26 Thread Matthieu Brucher
Hi Sturla, It has been several months now since AMP is there, I wouldn't care about it. You also forgot about OpenAcc, the accelerator sister of OpenMP, Intel's PBB (with TBB, IPP, ArBB that will soon make a step in Numpy's world), OmpSS, and so many others. I wouldn't blame MS for this, IMHO Int

[Numpy-discussion] OT: MS C++ AMP library

2012-01-26 Thread Sturla Molden
When we have nice libraries like OpenCL, OpenGL and OpenMP, I am so glad we have Microsoft to screw it up. Congratulations to Redmond: Another C++ API I cannot read, and a scientific compute library I hopefully never have to use. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh265136(v=vs.110).aspx