Does Python SciPy need BLAS?

numpy.distutils.system_info.BlasNotFoundError: Blas (http://www.netlib.org/blas/) libraries not found. Directories to search for the libraries can be specified in the numpy/distutils/site.cfg file (section [blas]) or by setting the BLAS environment variable. Which tar do I need to download off this site? I’ve tried the fortrans, but I keep getting this error (after setting the environment variable obviously). Answers: … Read more