[NumPy-Tickets] [NumPy] #1517: numpy.load does not release file handle for npz files

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#1517: numpy.load does not release file handle for npz files
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  Reporter:  etecman    |       Owner:  somebody        
      Type:  defect     |      Status:  reopened        
  Priority:  normal     |   Milestone:  Unscheduled     
 Component:  numpy.lib  |     Version:  1.5.1           
Resolution:             |    Keywords:  load, filehandle
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Changes (by weegreenblobbie):

 * cc: weegreenblobbie@… (added)
  * status:  closed => reopened
  * version:  1.3.0 => 1.5.1
  * resolution:  fixed =>
  * milestone:  1.5.1 => Unscheduled


Comment:

 This bug is still present in 1.5.1, too many files are left open.  Running
 the attached script produces:

 $ python numpy_bug.py
 numpy.__version__ =  1.5.1
 FAILURE
 i = 1021
 Traceback (most recent call last):
   File "numpy_bug.py", line 37, in <module>
 IOError: [Errno 24] Too many open files: 'bug.npz'

 A workaround is also in the script.

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