Re: Integer question

Matt Carlson wrote: > When dealing with large numbers inside of php, I know at the int limit, a variable is recast > into float. > > > > 1). How do you return the true number of the float when it reaches the upper limits of > mysql's bigint (9223372036854775807). I can't see how that is possible, once its 'floated' the precise int is gone. although you might consider returning the given mysql bigint field as a string 'CAST() AS STRING' (or whatever the syntax is) and then using the string inconjunction with the bc or gmp extensions. > 2). How do you handle numbers that large, while maintaining precision. keep them as strings - and/or use a 64bit machine? > 3). Is there a php equivalent of unsigned? no > > Thanks all > > > > >