------- Comment #1 from kargl at gcc dot gnu dot org 2010-02-23 21:28 ------- Interesting bug.
I think one needs to read 9.4.5.4 that defines the interpretation of blanks as BLANK=NULL, and 10.7.6 which I think means your string should be seen as (note there are 2 space before each REAL). ' 4.38000+6 2.55100+0 4.50000+6 2.51970+0 5.00000+6 2.40000+01146 3 1 71' -- http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=43155