-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of DE Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 5:28 PM To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: Re: [boost] New Boost.XInt Library, request preliminary review
guys you are killing me what infinity???
Chill man - we have no homicidal intent! Infinity in this case is when you don't have or want to use more memory to hold any more bits/digits ;-) (just like floating-point when you run out of bits, 32, 64, 128, 300 decimal digits ..., it is convenient to have a bigger number that you can decide to call 'infinity'). It not about a math definition, it about what works for you :-) That's why a policy based solution will avoid all these arguments. Paul I think it was Godel who was asked "How do you compare infinities?" - His reply was "Very carefully!" ;-) --- Paul A. Bristow Prizet Farmhouse Kendal, UK LA8 8AB +44 1539 561830, mobile +44 7714330204 pbristow@hetp.u-net.com