Re: Online F77 information...

Having worked with some legacy F77 code, and mixed F77/F90 code, I find
it helpful to learn about both standards, though I prefer to write new
code in F90's free format, and personally find it easier to read and
write. I think most Fortran textbooks are a good place to start, and
they also provide some decent references to refer back to when I'm
coding. If you have access to a good library, try checking out some
books on Fortran 90/95/2003 and FORTRAN 77. Just my personal preference
I guess, but it seemed more effective for me to read a book and work
some practice problems rather than spend time google-ing. Perhaps the
learning is more structured and organized with a book.

Mike

magesing wrote:
It's not a question of which version of Fortran is easier or better to
use. I am learning F77 because I will have to work with, and extend,
some FEA codes written in F77 this summer. Once I have a good grasp on
'77 I will probably then learn '95 or '2003 (if I can get my hands on a
compiler) but for me, learning F77 is a must because of the legacy
codes.

.

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