[Python-Dev] Expert floats

[Greg Ewing]

Josiah Carlson:

> Python uses the 8-byte FP, not the (arguably worthless) 4-bit FP.
                                                          ^^^^^

Yes, most people have hardware a little more sophisticated
than an Intel 4004 these days. :-)

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