>
>
> I have a program that analyses calls to phone numbers. (yes, this is the
> same program that I have struggle with for some time now) The data file
> is sorted on phone number (area code and the number) that makes it a 10
> digit number. My comparisons fail at 2 to the 31st power. My last
> phone number that works is 2147493101. 2 to the 31st power is
> 2147483648. I think this is also the 2 Gbit limit I ran into in much
> older systems. I am running RH 8.0.
>
> How do I construct a test using numbers larger than this if the program
> ignores all logic at this point?
Any reason why you're using numerical values for the phone number? Compare the
numbers as strings rather than INTs and you'll have no limit errors. I've
tested 60 characters without problem.
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