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Fortran Compiler

Fortran Compiler

Fortran Compiler

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I am thinking of replacing my old Fortran compiler since I have difficulty getting it to run properly under Windows 98.  I currently have Microsoft Power Station 1.0 which is a DOS based program and is no longer supported by Microsoft (sold to Digital).

My question is should I buy a new Fortran compiler or go with Visual Basic.

RE: Fortran Compiler

A quick answer:
Now, you have to buy what is know as COMAPQ VISUAL FORTRAN, now version 6.x (x =not sure).
However, if you do not use lots of library routine, and your programs are not exhaustive calculations, like solving ODE/PDE using IMSL or so, you are free to go ahead with VB/VBA. In fact that will be better choice, as user like to have good 'look & feel' for the interface. But, it does not matter if you are the only one who will use it.

Any further question.. let me know..

Jay(jbando@ureach.com)

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