[geeks] Running old F77 codes

[alex j avriette]

>> I have a number of Fortran 77 engineering codes that I wrote decades 
>> ago for running on a Vax/VMS system.  I want to start editing and 
>> running them again with minimal hassle.  I have tried Compaq Fortran 
>> but find it unintelligible.
>>
>> I have been advised that the best way to this is to get a used Vax 
>> computer.  I don't think I need very much.  These are modest 
>> engineering codes with no more than 15,000 lines of Fortran 77 and no 
>> parallel processing.  Maybe a small used Microvax will work.  But I 
>> also need compatible peripherals like monitor and keyboard, and 
>> removable media so I can transfer data to a Windows machine.  I also 
>> need some basic Vax text editing software like TEDI.

um. g77 with gcc was very easy to build on x86 and sparc for me. i have 
some fortran stuff i have to do for work.

alex