Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #9690: std::numeric_limits<cpp_dec_float<...>>::digits is same as digits10

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #9690: std::numeric_limits<cpp_dec_float<...>>::digits is same as digits10
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-02-20 19:39:54

#9690: std::numeric_limits<cpp_dec_float<...>>::digits is same as digits10
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  Reporter:  Caligulaminus           |      Owner:  johnmaddock
  <caligulaminus@…>                  |     Status:  closed
      Type:  Bugs                    |  Component:  multiprecision
 Milestone:  To Be Determined        |   Severity:  Problem
   Version:  Boost 1.55.0            |   Keywords:  numeric_limits
Resolution:  invalid                 |  mpf_dec_float digits
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Changes (by johnmaddock):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => invalid

Comment:

 {{{numeric_limits<>::digits}}} does not give binary digits, it gives the
 number of {{{radix}}} digits, so for a decimal number type like
 {{{cpp_dec_float}}} ''digits'' and ''digits10'' really should be the same.

 Please reopen if I've misunderstood your point.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/9690#comment:2>
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