IEEE arithmetic in C

[David Wolverton]

In article <1990Apr25.162502.5977 at utzoo.uucp>, henry at utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) writes:
> In article <4328.263076F2 at puddle.fidonet.org> CSPW.RURES at p0.f4.n494.z5.fidonet.org (CSPW RURES) writes:
> >1. Does ANSI C say anything about IEEE arithmetic?
> 
> Basically, no.  Alas.  Which means that you are stuck with whatever your
> supplier gives you, and you will have to consult his manuals to find out
> just what that is.  With one or two exceptions (Apple), the suppliers have

Also Sun (since at least SunOS 3.?) and AT&T (since SVR3).

> not been good at complete and correct support of IEEE arithmetic.

Dave Wolverton
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