> In a sense, using the modular type shields us from having to deal > with > these standards grey areas. And this would automatically adjust every > result > of a bool/shift operation, preventing coding mistakes and keeping the > source code easy to read. Yes. > However, bool/shift are also desirable for integers, as I've > illustrated > in my last message. Having both would allow the coders to choose the > type that best suits their needs for each case. Can you clarify this point ? I haven't seen in your last message why this is desirable for integers. Maybe I haven't read the good last one :-( I think your main need for logical operators on integer types is a speed need. But then, it would be much better to ask vendors to optimize numeric_bit. After all, they are very close to modular types. Tristan. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.Received on Wed Oct 22 02:50:25 2014
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