[postgis-tickets] [PostGIS] #3048: Use Squared Distance instead of Distance in Simplify

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#3048: Use Squared Distance instead of Distance in Simplify
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  Reporter:  pramsey  |       Owner:  pramsey      
      Type:  defect   |      Status:  closed       
  Priority:  high     |   Milestone:  PostGIS 2.1.6
 Component:  postgis  |     Version:  2.1.x        
Resolution:  fixed    |    Keywords:               
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Comment(by strk):

 btw, the algo was using square distance in its beginning (11 years ago). I
 dont' remember when it got changed to use flat distance.
 REF: r329

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