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Subject: [Bug general/5007] New: (hpd) print 1.0 -format x -> 0x1p0 ; i.e., float but in base hex
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There's a pre-cursor to this - code to unpack and perform arbitrary floating-point.

There's also subtle problems in attempting up conversion such as float->double
alter the value:

  print 1.4
  $1 = 1.3999999999999999

vs:

  print 1.4
  1.4

someone into hard-core floating-point isn't going to accept the former.

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           Summary: (hpd) print 1.0 -format x -> 0x1p0 ; i.e., float but in
                    base hex
           Product: frysk
           Version: unspecified
            Status: NEW
          Severity: normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: general
        AssignedTo: frysk-bugzilla at sourceware dot org
        ReportedBy: cagney at redhat dot com


http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5007

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