[mainline/4.0?] Fix 32-bit ieee tests on Linux/x86-64

[Mark Mitchell]

Eric Botcazou wrote:
>>Yes, it can.  But, testsuite improvements can also reveal subsequent
>>compiler breakage.  And, make it easier for people to see breakage by
>>reducing noise.  And, make users feel better by seeing fewer spurious
>>failures.  So, in my opinion, the risks are worthwhile.
> 
> I respectfully dissent here: the only way to guarantee a regression-free 
> compiler is to change the set of regression tests only monotically, i.e. 
> basically to only add new tests.

I'm not unwilling to be more restrictive if your position is in fact the 
developer consensus.  But, with equal respect, my original opinion 
remains unchanged as of yet.

Thanks,

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