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anam89
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what are the floating points of a computer?
Understanding Floating Points in Computing
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of floating points in computing, specifically focusing on how fractional numbers are represented and stored in computer memory. Participants seek detailed explanations and clarifications regarding floating point representation and related concepts.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks for a detailed explanation of floating points in computers.
- Another participant explains that floating point numbers are used to store fractional numbers in computer memory.
- A different participant reiterates the request for detailed information about floating points.
- One reply suggests looking at external resources, including a Wikipedia page on floating point units, to gain more understanding.
- Another participant humorously suggests that the original question might relate to "FLOPS," referring to a measure of computing performance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express varying levels of understanding and requests for information without resolving the initial inquiry.
Contextual Notes
Some participants may have different interpretations of what aspects of floating points they are interested in, leading to ambiguity in the responses.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking to understand the basics of floating point representation in computing, as well as those interested in performance metrics related to floating point operations.
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Floating point numbers are how fractional numbers are stored in computer memory.
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anam89
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give me in detail about floating points of a computer?
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anam89 said:
Try looking at this...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_point_unit
And then try following some of the links.
p.s.
Google is your friend.
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