JDK-4851642 : Add fused multiply add to Java math library
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang
  • Affected Version: 5.0
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2003-04-21
  • Updated: 2021-02-23
  • Resolved: 2016-04-15
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JDK 9
9 b115Fixed
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Description
Java's math libraries lack the fma (fused multiply-accumulate) function; this should be added to the math library.

The listed method is part of Tiger-feature 4633024.

Comments
Review thread: http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/core-libs-dev/2016-April/040138.html
13-04-2016

CONVERTED DATA BugTraq+ Release Management Values COMMIT TO FIX: mustang
14-06-2004

EVALUATION A fine idea. ###@###.### 2003-04-21 Deferring until after Tiger. ###@###.### 2003-09-08
21-04-2003