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Update description of scientific Python distributions
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@@ -124,24 +124,20 @@ compiled a list of Windows binaries for many useful Python packages. The list
of packages has grown from a mainly scientific Python resource to a more
general list. It might be a good idea to check it out if you're on Windows.
Enthought Python Distribution (EPD)
-----------------------------------
Installing NumPy and SciPy can be a daunting task. Which is why the
`Enthought Python distribution <http://enthought.com/>`_ was created. With
Enthought, scientific python has never been easier (one click to install about
100 scientific python packages). The Enthought Python Distribution comes in two
variants: a free version `EPD Free <http://enthought.com/products/epd_free.php>`_
and a paid version with various `pricing options.
<http://enthought.com/products/epd_sublevels.php>`_
Anaconda
--------
`Continuum Analytics <http://continuum.io/>`_ offers the `Anaconda
Python Distribution <https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda>`_ which
includes all the common scientific python packages and additionally many
packages related to data analytics and big data. Anaconda comes in two
flavors, a paid for version and a completely free and open source community
edition, Anaconda CE, which contains a slightly reduced feature set. Free
licenses for the paid-for version are available for academics and researchers.
packages related to data analytics and big data. Anaconda itself is free, and
Continuum sells a number of proprietary add-ons. Free
licenses for the add-ons are available for academics and researchers.
Canopy
------
`Canopy <https://www.enthought.com/products/canopy/> is another scientific Python
distribution, produced by `Enthought <https://www.enthought.com/>`. A limited
'Canopy Express' variant is available for free, and Enthought charge for the
full distribution. Free licenses are available for academics.