usm-repo/bc-7.0.3/PACKAGE.md

bc-7.0.3

bc is an arbitrary-precision calculator language with a syntax similar to the C programming language. It supports interactive execution of statements, arbitrary precision numbers, and execution of scripts.

Features

• Arbitrary precision arithmetic
• Interactive calculator mode
• Script execution capabilities
• Standard mathematical functions
• Support for variables and arrays
• GNU bc extensions compatibility
• Readline support for improved line editing

Usage

bc can be used interactively:

bc
scale=20
1/3
.33333333333333333333
quit

Or for script execution:

bc -l script.bc

Installation

This package installs the bc calculator with readline support enabled, providing enhanced line editing features including command history, tab completion, and cursor movement.

Dependencies

• readline library (for enhanced line editing)
• GCC compiler (for building)
• Make utility (for building)
• Bash shell (for script execution)