[Numpy-discussion] Binary ufuncs: minimum

[Nathan Bell]

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Christopher Barker
<Chris.Barker at noaa.gov> wrote:
>
> Exactly. However, while I'd like to guarantee that abs(x) >= 0, the
> truth is that numpy is "close to the metal" in a lot of ways, and anyone
> should know that the arithmetic of integers near max and minimum values
> is fraught with danger.
>

It would be a mistake to assume that many/most NumPy users know the
oddities of two's complement signed integer representations.

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