XLF data initialization of common blocks

[Bob Shair]

jdr at sloth.mlb.semi.harris.com (Jim Ray) writes:

>It appears that the xlf compiler will not allow me to initialize ( via
>the data statement ) a named common block withen a subroutine other
>than block data.

One of the relaxations from the FORTRAN standard in xlf Version 2
allows "initialisation of COMMON block variables in ordinary program
modules."

Every FORTRAN user should be aware that xlf V2 is:
  
   Scheduled to ship 3/29/91,
   Free to xlf V1 users who order BEFORE 3/29/91 for delivery ASAP,
   Upgrades after 3/29 will cost:
     Desktop systems... $205
     Deskside systems.. $405
     Rack systems...... $810.

Order now!  This sounds improbable, but I think I have it right
(if not, I'll hear REAL SOON :-) ).


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Scientific Computing Specialist    SHAIR at UIUCVMD (bitnet)
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