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Re: *printf %f and uClibc
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Paul Eggert |
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Re: *printf %f and uClibc |
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Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:01:33 -0700 |
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Bruno Haible <address@hidden> writes:
> should return "1234321234321234.000000" ...
> but returns "1234321234321234.000010".
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> Should this be worked around in gnulib, or do you find such unmotivated
> rounding errors acceptable?
Personally I'd say it should be worked around, but that it's low
priority.
What do the relevant standards say? If memory serves, IEEE-754
doesn't require accuracy if you ask for more than 17 digits of output.
That might be an argument for leaving it alone.