Re: Re: crc32() and ip2long() return values

if I wanted strings or something else, that would be simple enough - sprintf() will do the job. in my case, I needed a scalar value that I can actually persist to the database. On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Stas Malyshev <smalyshev@sugarcrm.com> wrote: > Hi! > > > What I'm suggesting is simply a set of alternative functions to > > ip2long() and crc32() that return consistent values on all platforms, > > e.g. 32-bit signed integer values - a couple of new functions and a > > couple of quick updates to the documentation explaining why you might > > want to use them, that's all. > > Why 32-bit signed values and not something else - like binhex or some > other form? What these values are to be used for? > > -- > Stanislav Malyshev, Software Architect > SugarCRM: http://www.sugarcrm.com/ > (408)454-6900 ext. 227 > > On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Stas Malyshev <smalyshev@sugarcrm.com>wrote: > Hi! > > > What I'm suggesting is simply a set of alternative functions to > > ip2long() and crc32() that return consistent values on all platforms, > > e.g. 32-bit signed integer values - a couple of new functions and a > > couple of quick updates to the documentation explaining why you might > > want to use them, that's all. > > Why 32-bit signed values and not something else - like binhex or some > other form? What these values are to be used for? > > -- > Stanislav Malyshev, Software Architect > SugarCRM: http://www.sugarcrm.com/ > (408)454-6900 ext. 227 >