[Numpy-discussion] How to tell whether I am using 32 bit or 64 bit numpy?

[John Reid]

Charles R Harris wrote:
> What really matters is if python is 64 bits. Most 64 bit systems also 
> run 32 bit binaries.

Are you saying that even if "uname -m" gives i686, I still might be able 
to build a 64 bit python and numpy?