[Zope] python locally compiled or binary distribution

[Dieter Maurer]

Dennis Allison wrote at 2003-5-30 23:36 -0700:
 > Some time ago Dieter posted a comment where he indicated that he saw a
 > substantial performance difference using a locally compiled python vs. 
 > the python shipped with the binary distribution.  Why is this the case?
 > What sort of performance difference might I expect?  

The distributed binary probably uses conservative optimization
options.

My Python went from 12.000 to 17.500 pystones.


Dieter