A little bit about python performance: http://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonSpeed/ and http://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonSpeed/PerformanceTips
The section on loops in the Performance Tips describes why map, reduce, and list comprehensions are faster than for loops in python. I mistakenly applied the same principle to lambda which is why I stated I thought anonymous functions were faster in python than defined functions. Dan /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
