Re: [boost] Boost.Multiprecision GSoC 2013

Subject: Re: [boost] Boost.Multiprecision GSoC 2013
From: Nikhar Agrawal (nikharagrawal2006_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-04-10 06:57:33

@Christopher and Paul
Firstly, thanks for your replies. :)

@Christopher

> As far as I know, you need to consider writing
> a brief proposal in order to be accepted for the
> task.

Before proceeding to the proposal, I wished to explore the project in more
details.

In addition, please investigate
> <boost/multiprecision/cpp_dec_
> float.hpp>.
>

On it. :D

Please get back to us with any further
> questions on these matters.
>
> Sincerely, Chris.
>

Will do. Thanks for the prompt response. :)

@Paul

I suggest that you should make sure that you can build a simple demo of
> using cpp_dec_float type -
> there are lots of examples, but you should work up your own using some
> math function.
>

I am sorry but I'm not completely sure of what it is that you actually
require.
Do you mean something like the example on this page (though more detailed
and complex of course?)->
http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_53_0/libs/multiprecision/doc/html/boost_multiprecision/tut/floats/cpp_dec_float.html

Thanks.