On Fri, 4 Feb 2000, Simons, Don wrote:
> So far all versions of PMX have used fixed array dimensions in the FORTRAN
> coding, and if I'm in a good mood when someone asks for more I give 'em
> more. That's worked up to now, and no one has ever mentioned any problems
> due to the sizes of the static arrays. But I've just become aware of the
> possibility of using dynamic dimensioning. I'd be willing to look into this
> if there's anything to be gained by it, and if it doesn't introduce
> cross-platform-compatibility problems. Our recent discussions about g77,
> f2c, and their possible requirements for pristine FORTRAN 77 standard code,
> make it seem pretty unfeasible, but I just thought I'd solicit comments.
>
> --Don Simons
>
>
I would guess that cross-platform-compatibility will not be easily achieved
using f77. F90/95 would be an option but I doubt that the cross-platform
team members will all have access to an F90/95 compiler... Head count?
Eric
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