Re: ROOT incompatible with VC++ 6

From: Valery Fine (fine@bnl.gov)
Date: Sun Oct 04 1998 - 04:18:56 MEST


On  2 Oct 98 at 8:53, Rene Brun wrote:


> I have seen 3 versions of VC++ in 2 years. The initial cost of
> the compiler is pretty high and the upgrade to new versions
> is pretty high as well. This operation is likely costing a lot of
> money to sites with many machines. This is certainly a good
> operation for Bill Gates.


  Just one note.

  We should not forget ROOT and ROOT users are still using Fortran 
compiler as well. I see no claim VC++ 6.0 is compatible with Digital 
Visual Fortran  v. 5.0. Very likely switching to VC++ 6.0 leads to 
switching to Digital Visual Fortran v.6.0 as well.

  I'd like to call your attention the page:

  http://www.digital.com/fortran/dvf/tg.html
  
  says:

  " . . . 
    If you have purchased DIGITAL Visual Fortran V5 between 

      August 15, 1998 and November 12, 1998, 

    you qualify to receive an upgrade to the same edition of DIGITAL 
    Visual Fortran V6 for a charge which covers manufacturing, 

    . . . 

   Pricing (in US funds only):
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   United States (48 contiguous)                 $49.99 
   Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico                   $59.99 
   Canada, Mexico                                $79.99 
   Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe, 
   South America                                 $89.99
   South Africa                                 $124.99 

   Countries not listed Please call or write for
   pricing 
 
  Add sales tax in Illinois (8.75%) or Alabama (8%) 


    . . . "

               Valery

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