Multi-precision packages: gmpy vs mxNumber

[Gerhard Häring]

Fernando Pérez wrote in comp.lang.python:
> Do any of the experts have any advice on the pros and cons of these two GMP 
> wrappers? [...]

While we're at it, is there any Python extension for fixed point
arithmetic available? pyPgSQL has a fixed point type implemented in
Python, which should eventually be replaced by a C type. It would be
great if I could borrow code somewhere.

Gerhard
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