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Re: greatest common divisor


Hi Achim,

Achim Gaedke <Achim.Gaedke@physik.tu-darmstadt.de> writes:

> I think, it is worth to have an own section in gsl. In deed some of
> these algorithms are pretty easy, but it is always better to
> implement them once. Sometimes there are trivial pitfalls, these
> could be avoided.

Even without pitfalls there is always the chance of mistake.

> What is the other peoples opinion? Is there place/need for such a
> small section?

I am all for it.

Having such functions around with a common interface and being
well-tested lets you (me!) focus on the real problems...

Greetings,
Jochen
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