in reply to Need more precision.

Why is arbitrary precision not an alternative? There are several CPAN modules offering such (e.g., Math::BigFloat).

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Re^2: Need more precision.
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jun 09, 2015 at 21:37 UTC

    Let me clarify.

    I know about arbitrary precision. I mentioned it in the OP.

    So, if it was a viable option, there would be no need to ask the question, because I would just use that.

    I'm looking to see what alternatives there are; so you questioning why I don't want to use arbitrary precision does nothing to help me in my quest.


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      Again I respectfully ask, what all constraints are you under, otherwise this seems to be a rabbit hunt.

        This is the constraint. I cannot zoom further, because I run out of precision.


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        Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
        "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I'm with torvalds on this
        In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. Agile (and TDD) debunked
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Re^2: Need more precision.
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jun 09, 2015 at 21:08 UTC

    Because it's not an alternative. Availability isn't the reason.


    With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
    Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
    "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I'm with torvalds on this
    In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. Agile (and TDD) debunked
      Perhaps you could enlighten us on all the constraints you have to labor under.

        my choice.


        With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
        Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
        "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I'm with torvalds on this
        In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. Agile (and TDD) debunked