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Subject:	Re: fixed point math: NEED HELP QUICK!
Date:	29 Jan 1997 19:46:02 GMT
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[Posted and mailed]

> I'm having some rather strange problems with fixed point math that I'd
> like to clear up really quick.  I've already taken to much time on this
> function.  Anyway, here's my problem;  To my understanding the following
> are 100% equal:
> 
> other_stuff = stuff / 256;
> other_stuff = stuff << 8;

well the biggest problem is they aren't equal :)

<< shifts left by 8 places which is the same as *multiplying* by 256
division would be >>


regards,
nik

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