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llama.cpp b10067 Release Fixes Quantization Issue
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Why it matters
- →Fixes a critical quantization error that could disrupt workflows.
- →Enhances the reliability of llama.cpp for developers using DeepSeek-V4.
- →Ensures smoother operation by addressing a specific technical issue.
The b10067 release of llama.cpp resolves a quantization issue by excluding the i32 ffn_gate_tid2eid routing table from the process. This table, part of DeepSeek-V4, was incorrectly being quantized, causing failures due to the inability to convert i32 to a float type. The update fixes this problem, ensuring more reliable quantization for developers. This release doesn't add new features but improves the stability of the existing quantization process.
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