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Cc: Peter Jeremy <peter@rulingia.com>,
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Subject: Re: Use of C99 extra long double math functions after r236148
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On 05/29/12 19:54, Stephen Montgomery-Smith wrote:

[...]

>
> Anyway, given that floating point is a big issue, and we are about a
> decade behind schedule, really suggests that a
> floating-point@freebsd.org mailing list is needed. Or maybe there is an
> existing freebsd mailing list you guys already occupy.
>

I would certainly take part in discussions on such a list.

And since I have developed similar software in the past, I could even 
contribute a bit more, if desired. I have quite a tight schedule, but 
this type of development does not require an extensive infrastructure 
and can be done in lost hours "on the road".


Kind regards,

Hans Ottevanger