[Rd] Why doesn't R have a float data type?

[Charles Determan]

This is strictly a curiosity question.  I am aware the R doesn't possess a
float data type.  I also don't mean to request that such functionality be
implemented as I'm sure it would require a large amount of work with
potential back compatibility conflicts.  But I wanted to know why R has
never had a float data type available?

Regards,
Charles

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