libm functions for x86-64

[Mike Frysinger]

On Tuesday 14 March 2006 11:42, Michael Matz wrote:
> we would like to include new libm functions (initially written by NAG) for
> x86-64 in glibc, which we are using already since quite some time.  The
> routines are written in C and targeted for a 64 bit architecture (relying
> on IEEE representation for float and double), and are faster than those
> currently in glibc.  They pass all tests.  The attached patch applies to
> current CVS glibc and just touches the sysdeps/x86_64/fpu/ directory
> (basically just adding new files).  All the code is under LGPL.

is the attached change still relevant ?

> I would like to know the best way to move forward with this.

you'll need proper ChangeLog entries ;)

also assuming Novell/SuSE/whatever has blanket FSF copyright papers setup 
already ...
-mike
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