Re: Divide by Zero

> Because float & double have a *magic number* for infinity.
>
> BTW not only integers throw but also the decimal type.
>
> // Ryan

OK, so why can't integer have a *magic number*?  Does it's discrete nature
rule against this?  Now I go back to discussions with school maths teachers,
but, if an integer cannot be divided by something, then surely the integer
remains undivided, i.e. it retains its original value?

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