Re: float conversion / presentation problem ?

Enrico Weigelt <weigelt@metux.de> writes:
> i've noticed an problem with conversion from real to float -
> this produces ugly values. (in fact it seems to be real->float8)

You do realize that float4/real is only good to six decimal places
on most platforms?

You can take the issue up with the glibc boys if you like, but
I think you'll get laughed off.

            regards, tom lane