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  • I think the other answer better answers my question as asked, yes. I cannot quite understand why you even ask this question. You had clearly answered before I accepted an answer. Commented Aug 12, 2016 at 16:42
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    The reason is simple. The answer does not work for the code sample given! Commented Aug 12, 2016 at 16:58
  • It is a self contained example that makes quite clear how to use np.fromstring, a function I'd forgotten about, for the problem I was trying to solve. I also said "I can do the string parsing if I need to" in my question. So I didn't learn anything from your answer, but I learned something from the other one. Commented Aug 12, 2016 at 17:05
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    I am done here.. learning something is upvote, answering marked as correct on SO. The answer as chosen will lead ppl astray in the future. Commented Aug 12, 2016 at 17:29
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    Both answers are valid depending on the case and for future readers like me both are beneficial. +1 to both. Commented Feb 27, 2019 at 10:14