Re: Converting fixed-to-free format

Joe Krahn <krahn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I agree totally that math routines don't really become obsolete. My
point is that it is useful to plan for Fortran's future without worrying
about syntax compatibility of the oldest code and newest code in the
same source file, even though it is important to keep them functionally
compatible.[...]

Without quoting yr entire message, let me just say that I think
your proposal (keep new constructs separate from old ones by
allowing some new constructs only in free format) is not at all
unreasonable, IF something real can be gained by it. Others
apparently disagree.

I think we agree that it would be counterproductive to make
functioning old code need rewriting. I trust the standards
committee despite its possible quirks will never allow that to
happen.

As you have noticed, some users still prefer to write new
Fortran 95 code in fixed format. Possibly they use vi to do it
or even a line editor. My opinion of that doesn't matter; just
don't make ME do it!

Regards,
Mike


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