[boost] Re: [MPL] rational_c and fixed_c

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-05-23 02:16:28

Cromwell Enage <sponage_at_[hidden]> writes:

> A while back it was mentioned that
> boost::mpl::rational_c and boost::mpl::fixed_c needed
> redesigning.
>
> Before I attempt to tackle this task anymore than I
> already have, I should have some questions answered.
>
> 1.  For those compilers for which BOOST_NO_LIMITS is
> defined, I've learned that there is no way to include
> a floating-point number in an integral constant
> expression.  

That's true of all C++ compilers, regardless of how BOOST_NO_LIMITS is
set.

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Dave Abrahams
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