[Matplotlib-users] Still a memory leak in matplotlib?

[Foehn <fo...@po...>]

I am using the matplotlib, basemap and numpy versions delivered with 
Ubuntu 12.04. I know the versions are outdated and should be replaced by 
something new. But I do not want to install "alien" versions, because 
sometimes you can run into problems with dependencies and so on.

My problem now is a more elaborated basemap application that dies of 
memory hunger in course of the time. I have  a workaround that splits 
the program into chunks small enough not to die. For several reasons his 
is not ideal.

I condensed the memory leak problem for my machine down to a rudimentary 
program. My question to the community with up to date 
(LINUX-)maplotlibs: Does it still cause a memory problem or not. If 
"yes" I will stick to my old matplotlib version, if "no" I consider a 
change.

The Program can be found here:

https://www.wuala.com/Foehn/Sonstiges/testmplmemleak/?key=nEhr83BTW4tx


Thanks for the help,
Föhn