[GHC] #11170: (read ".9") :: Double unable to parse

[GHC]

#11170: (read ".9") :: Double unable to parse
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        Reporter:  varosi            |                Owner:
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Core Libraries    |              Version:  7.10.2
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  Read
Operating System:  Windows           |         Architecture:  x86_64
 Type of failure:  Incorrect result  |  (amd64)
  at runtime                         |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Changes (by nomeata):

 * cc: ekmett (added)
 * component:  Prelude => Core Libraries


Comment:

 Ah, I see. Sorry for not reading your request carefully.

 The report simply states

 > Reads an unsigned RealFrac value, expressed in decimal scientific
 notation.

 which allows for certain variations in interpretation. Also, I don’t see a
 problem with `read` being more liberal than necessary, as long as no
 ambiguities or similar are introduced.

 Reassigning the component to get it onto the radar of the Core Library
 Committee.

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