"Roberto C. Sanchez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Fri, Aug 11, 2006 at 02:21:04AM +0200, Adeodato Simó wrote: > > * Roberto C. Sanchez [Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:47:36 -0400]: > > > > > Except that the final comparison ignores that the number was to > > > the right of the decimal, making the zero significant. > > > > Er, read Policy 5.6.12. > > > I have read it. I was simply speaking from a mathematical perspective.
It's still right from a mathematical perspective. The integers within two version numbers are compared in sequence. Leading zeros are insignificant for integers. A '.' character doesn't mean "decimal point" in a version number; Policy 5.6.12 explains what it does mean. -- \ "If it ain't bust don't fix it is a very sound principle and | `\ remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it | _o__) all my life." -- Douglas Adams | Ben Finney -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
