Compiling GARFIELD on Ubuntu 10.4

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Compiling the GARFIELD gas detector software on Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx) requires the installation of the g77 compiler, as the default gfortran compiler is incompatible with older codebases. Users have reported difficulties in getting GARFIELD operational due to this compiler issue. A recommended solution is to either install g77 or revert to an older operating system that supports it, potentially using a virtual machine for convenience.

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  • Familiarity with Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx) operating system
  • Understanding of compiler differences, specifically gfortran vs. g77
  • Basic knowledge of software compilation processes
  • Experience with virtual machines for running older operating systems
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Software developers, particularly those working with legacy systems, and anyone involved in compiling scientific software on older Linux distributions will benefit from this discussion.

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Has anybody succeeded in compiling the gas detector software GARFIELD on ubuntu (lucid lynx 10.4) ?

I've been struggling for more than a week now, and didn't get it up and running - mainly due to the gfortran instead of g77 compiler (I think).
 
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http://0x5f.blogspot.com/2009/10/install-g77-in-ubuntu-904-jaunty.html

Something like above might help... haven't tried on ubuntu, but we've been having to install g77 on some of our machines. The whole gfortran g77 thing has been a head ache for a lot of the older code...

The obvious fall back is to use an older OS that still has g77 (could go virtual machine if you don't have something easily accessible).

edit: Sorry I should have read that link closer, it provides little info. I just meant to say, your most likely solution is going to be to install g77. Not much help I know...
 
Ok, thanks :smile:
 

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