Multiple precision numbers & computations for R via GNU MPFR http://www.mpfr.org S4 classes and methods, e.g., for 2-argument dispatch in arithmetic. Considering interface to GMP-based R packages using MP integer or rational arithmetic.

• Development Status: 4 - Beta
• Intended Audience: Developers, End Users/Desktop
• License: GNU General Public License (GPL)
• Operating System: OS Independent
• Programming Language: C/C++, R
• Topic: Machine Learning, Numerical Approximation and Computational Geometry

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