Re: [PHP-DEV] fp, rounding, decimal arithmetic - definitive

2004-07-24 Thread George Whiffen
Andi Gutmans wrote: Hi George, Although a bit long, your email was an interesting read. Thanks. I am not quite sure how we should approach this problem as PHP's FP has gone through a zillion patches in the past few years. Yeahh. Yet another partial solution can do as much harm as good. It nee

Re: [PHP-DEV] fp, rounding, decimal arithmetic - definitive account?

2004-07-23 Thread Andi Gutmans
Hi George, Although a bit long, your email was an interesting read. I am not quite sure how we should approach this problem as PHP's FP has gone through a zillion patches in the past few years. Adding another INI option is always something I try and keep away from when possible. As in general, I

[PHP-DEV] fp, rounding, decimal arithmetic - definitive account?

2004-07-23 Thread George Whiffen
For the record, herewith: - definitive (?) list of php's fp/rounding/arithmetic issues - analysis of the issues - discussion of options for handling the issues - description of a comprehensive and "painless" solution - links to and discussion of proof-of-concept C code Apologies for the length of t