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From: Vladimir Vassilevsky <antispam_bogus@hotmail.com>
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Vista wrote:

> I have some computation and simulation which need quadruple precision.  I
> mean, the double precision is not enough, while high precision such as 1000 
> digits is not needed, and that's too slow.  I guess quadruple precision
> exactly fits my problem and should be much faster than double precision.

MIRACL

> Moreover, are there popular quadruple precision packages? Please recommend 
> the fastest one. I am really in huge need of speed.

And what is the problem to develop such a basic thing yourself?

Vladimir Vassilevsky

DSP and Mixed Signal Design Consultant

http://www.abvolt.com