[DB-SIG] Re the addition of decimal numbers to python

[LD Landis]

Hi,

  Decimal numbers (in Python) would be very useful!

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> Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 12:00:03 -0500
> From: db-sig-request@python.org
> Subject: DB-SIG digest, Vol 1 #747 - 2 msgs
> 
> Michael,
> 
> > Should FixedPoint [1] be added to the standard distribution? If now,
> > why not?
> 
> Yes please.
> 
> > The deafening silence suggests either a lack of interest, or poor timing
> > by asking the question just before a holiday. I hope it was the latter.
> 
> Latter for me.
> 
> > I think 
> > Python deserves a number type that is usable by the financial community. 
> 
> Yes please.
> 
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