[Cython] Buffer syntax/array primitive type

[Dag Sverre Seljebotn]

It seems to be the right time to raise this issue now as we're talking
future projects.

I actually raised the issue on the NumPy list first last week so that some
feedback from the numerical community is ready for whoever is interested
right away. I think the sum-up is that something like this is needed if we
want to take up a real fight with Fortran (though whether that is one of
Cython's goals is always debatable).

Anyway, I feel myself that this has a better feel than a new array type,
as it makes use of the buffer interface and so bridges better with
Python-land.

My proposal is here:
http://wiki.cython.org/enhancements/buffersyntax

And the thread from the numpy list here:
http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.numeric.general/28439

Dag Sverre