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RE: g++ optimization issue??
I am not asking for a compiler that magically fixes unwanted properties
of the IEEE representation. I just wondered why it wasn't possible to be
consistent.
Colin
On Fri, 2004-12-17 at 13:03 +0000, Dave Korn wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ColinLaney
> > Sent: 17 December 2004 12:36
>
> > I am aware of fp issues. I just don't understand why the compiler
> > generates code that is not.
> >
>
> Because it isn't possible? FP is not real mathematics over the rational
> number field, it is a finite approximation. If you really want absolute
> precision and accuracy, you need to use a proper arbitrary-precision bignum
> library, such as GMP.
>
>
> cheers,
> DaveK