Floating point exceptions

[Kevin D. Quitt]

    I need to be able to examine an IEEE double to see if it is anything
but a number (e.g. NAN) *before* I actually try to use it.  I know this
isn't really the right group (although it will be in c 8-), but I'm not
sure where to take it.

    Any pointers to the IEEE spec on-line or via mail would be
appreciated.  E-mail is preferred, I'll summarize iff there's a lot of
interest.  Thanks.




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