I want NaN and Inf to crash program. Is this possible?

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From: Brooke Paul Anderson
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 21:42

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I want my programs to crash if some operation results in NaN or Inf.
Is it possible for me to do this or for me to set some sort of trap?
I don't know why gcc is set up so that it continues execution when a
NaN or Inf shows up -- this is a real pain in the ass.

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Subject: I want NaN and Inf to crash program.  Is this possible?
Date: 21 Nov 1992 21:42:55 GMT
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