Multiplying sequences with floats

[Caleb Hattingh]

Hi Christoph

On my linux py-2.4.1:

>>> 4.0//2 # Integer division, but still returns a float.
2.0
>>> 4.0//2 == 2
True
>>>

4.0//2 doesn't return an integer, but the equality against an integer
still holds.   I agree that integer division should return an integer,
because using the operator at all means you expect one.    Having to
cast it after integer division seems unnecessary.  Unfortunately, I
have zero say on the matter :)

This issue was probably discussed at length when the integer division
operator (//) was introduced.  It is possible there is a good reason
behind this, but I don't know it.

regards
Caleb