Double Precision in Netlib

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From: Bryan M. Minor
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1992 03:28

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In looking at number of "Netlib" codes I am noting that
they are referring to "Double Precision" as around 32
significant figures.  What is going on?  On any normal 
UNIX machine the number is 16 significant digits for the 
double Precision case.  Are these codes written for some-
thing other than standard machines in mind.  Just wonder-
ing. ( Examples of these cases are "dcos.f", "dsqrt.f", 
"dexp.f", etc.)  Thanks for your time! -> Bryan Minor

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