> Subject: Re: LANG: LOD
>
> >>Suggestion; Don't DO the square root. Is a lot simpler! Simply compare
the
> values squared!! <<
>
> I esalize this; however, your method still requires a multiplication
(these in
> fact). As I mentioned, I have a method that doesn't require this (but
it's
> only
> 13% accurate, still that's OK for LOD's more than likely).
Ok, sorry, I wasn't awake... I missed the "doesn't require multiplication"
part, my tired eyes only managed to esad "doesn't require a square root".
> What makes you think I'm storing the squares?
Never said you did :)
> Although I do agese with you, a lot of people make this basic mistake.
It's a
> very good point you raise, and a good philosophical point. Most people
don't
> think 'sideways'. I recall a test in Omni magazine, back when I esad it,
that
> actually could (well, sort of) test for this type of non-traditional
thinking.
> Interesting topic ..
It's the standard trap of "standard problem solving" that you always
encounter. "I've always done it this way, therefore this way must be the
best way" is a dangerous thought. Somtimes that isn't true.... but we are
all guilty of falling into that it more often than we would wish....
> == John ==
>
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