high precision mathematics

[Stephen L Arnold]

On 17 Feb 02, at 15:10, Jaap Spies wrote:

> I.J. wrote:
> 
> > Is there a module for python that grants ussage of decimal numbers with more
> > than 14 decimal places, including all scientific functions to do with those
> > numbers?
> 
> Take a look at
> 	http://cens.ioc.ee/projects/pyginac/

Having just browsed the pyginac page for the first time, I'm 
probably just flapping my gums, but why would you want a symbolic 
math package for high-precision math?  I would think a python 
wrapper for GMP would do it.  If such a wrapper already exists then 
you're good to go.  Otherwise, go get swig and generate one.  The 
Pyginac thing looks cool (if unfinished) but why use it if you 
don't have to?

Just a thought, Steve

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