GNU bug report logs - #13580
24.2.92; regression in calc-convert-units

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From: Jay Belanger <jay.p.belanger <at> gmail.com>
To: Eli Zaretskii <eliz <at> gnu.org>
Cc: jay.p.belanger <at> gmail.com, 13580 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, Roland Winkler <winkler <at> gnu.org>
Subject: bug#13580: 24.2.92; regression in calc-convert-units
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:56:11 -0600

>> I've indicated that I know what dimensionless means
>
> Sorry about that.  I wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page
> in this regard.

Thanks; that's a good idea.

>> Perhaps Calc should stick to (1), and let the user deal with the
>> simplified expression. 
>> 
>> Or: What do you suggest? 
>
> I'd rather hope that Roland will suggest the alternative behavior he
> would like to see instead.

A concrete suggestion would be nice, but should take into account the
different uses for expressions where the units cancel.

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