[Cfp-interest 1775] Re: Exact subnormal results

[Damian McGuckin]

On Tue, 22 Sep 2020, Fred J. Tydeman wrote:

> On Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:43:03 -0700 Jim Thomas wrote:
>>
>>> Also, a range error occurs if the mathematical result is beyond the 
>>> range where all values can be represented in an object of the 
>>> specified type, to the full precision of the type.footnote footnote: 
>>> Exact subnormal results are a range error.
>>>
>> Consider changing the footnote to "A range error occurs if the function 
>> result is subnormal, even if the mathematical result is represented 
>> exactly in the type."
>
> I believe it is possible to get an exact range error near overflow for 
> double-double.
>
> PS.  I got 6 copies of your email.  3 direct to me and 3 via the list (each with different number).

Ditto.

Also, even without Fred's comment, the proposed change does not seem to 
capture all of the original. But for now, I have nothing better to offer 
to my shame. I will think harder on it.

Regards - Damian

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