[gambit-list] Numbers and R5RS section 6.2, SRFI-70

Bradley Lucier lucier at math.purdue.edu
Wed Dec 26 11:06:02 EST 2012


On Dec 25, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Álvaro Castro-Castilla wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> - The SRFI-70 states that R5RS's number specification is inconsistent for some cases, and describes a replacement for this section.
> - Gambit does extend some of the functionality from R5RS, like infinites, but mentions no SRFI-70.
> - An then, SRFI-70 is superseded by R6RS.
> 
> So where does Gambit stand in this space?

Gambit does not consciously attempt to conform to R6RS, but if there are "inconsistencies" in Gambit's numbers implementation I'd be interested to hear about them and willing to fix them.

Brad




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