Re: Floating point arithmetic support in DCL

From: David J. Dachtera (djesys.nospam_at_NeOaSrPtAhMlNiOnWk.net)
Date: 12/26/03 

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:57:51 -0600

Guy Peleg wrote:
>
> Thank you all for your feedback.
>
> Here is what I would like to suggest to summarize all the responses :
>
> * For V8.2 we will introduce new lexical function F$MATH. While this is not
> the best approach, it will provide better arithmetic
> capabilities in DCL without breaking existing procedures.
>
> * For a post V8.2 release, we will implement "native" floating point support
> in DCL. V8.2 is expected to ship in H204 so we are
> probably talking about mid-late 2005 for native floating point. When
> available, I will publish the spec to get your feedback/
>
> Please let me know if you agree with this strategy and again thank you for
> your feedback, it is highly appreciated.
>
> Happy Holidays,
>
> Guy
>
> "Guy Peleg" <guy.peleg@hp.com_remove_this> wrote in message
> news:EWTFb.11204$bD4.3662@news.cpqcorp.net...
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > Here is your chance to influence the future of VMS....
> >
> > I have investigated the possibility of supporting floating point
> arithmetic
> > in DCL. The intention is to support something
> > similar to the following:
> >
> > a=1.23
> > b=2.44
> >
> > write sys$output a+b
> > 3.67
> >
> > My intention is to support the following operands : +,-,/ and *
> >
> > If this feature is important to you please drop me a line with a short
> > justification. Assuming the response will be positive,
> > I will try to implement this for V8.2.
> >
> > Merry Christmas and happy new year

Thanx, Guy!

Your enthusiasm and can-do attitude are greatly appreciated! 

-- 
David J. Dachtera
dba DJE Systems
http://www.djesys.com/
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