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Subject: Re: Ada decimal types
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>I do know how fixed points "work."  You are making assumptions about my
>expectations and the standard.  Both of which are wrong.
  I tried to figure out "why would he ask such questions?"  and the only
answer that came to me was the speculation I posted.  I'm certainly glad
to hear that you understand Ada fixed point.  But now I'm puzzled by
why you are worried about converting from records to fixed point.