Compaq Fortran

Documentation and Online Information Overview


February 2002

Software Version:   Compaq Fortran Version 7.5 or later

Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas


February 2002

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Chapter 1
Compaq Fortran Documentation and Online Information

This manual provides information about the documentation for Compaq® Fortran (formerly DEC® Fortrantm 90 and DIGITALtm Fortran 90) on Compaq OpenVMStm Alpha systems. It also provides information about documentation for Compaq Fortran 77 (formerly DEC Fortran and DIGITAL Fortran 77).

Compaq Fortran is a multiplatform product available on the following platforms (operating system/processor architecture pairs):

Operating System Processor Compaq Fortran Product Name
OpenVMS Alpha Compaq Fortran for OpenVMS Alpha Systems
OpenVMS VAX® Compaq Fortran 77 for OpenVMS VAX Systems 1
Compaq Tru64tm UNIX® Alpha Compaq Fortran for Tru64 UNIX Systems
Linux® Alpha Compaq Fortran for Linux Alpha Systems
Windows 2000, XP, NT, Me, 98, 95 x86 Compaq Visual Fortran, Standard, Professional, or Enterprise Edition

1On OpenVMS VAX systems, only Compaq Fortran 77 (previously called VAX FORTRANtm ) is available.

Product Terminology

This document uses the following new or changed product name terminology:

Compaq Fortran Web page

If you have Internet access and a Web browser, you are welcome to view:

Locating Compaq Fortran Documentation on CD-ROM

Installation-related Compaq Fortran documentation is available online on the Software Product Library media CD-ROM set.

The Software Product Library CD-ROM set contains the kit installation files and related documentation in ASCII and PostScript® form, for Compaq Fortran, Compaq Fortran 77, and other OpenVMS Alpha layered products. This documentation includes the Compaq Fortran installation guide, cover (read before installing) letter, and Software Product Description (SPD).

The Online Documentation Library CD-ROM set contains documentation files in HTML or Bookreader format for Compaq Fortran, Compaq Fortran 77, and other OpenVMS Alpha layered products.

To determine whether the appropriate media CD-ROM is already mounted on your system, contact the appropriate system manager.

To obtain the location of the Compaq Fortran kit and documentation directories on the appropriate media CD-ROM, do one of the following:

Contents of this Chapter:

The sections in this chapter:

1.1 Online Release Notes and Help File

The following Compaq Fortran online information is available (once installed on the system):

The Compaq Fortran Installation Guide for OpenVMS Alpha Systems, the "read first" cover letter, and the SPD are available on the OpenVMS Alpha Software Product Library CD-ROM in ASCII and PostScript format.

All Compaq Fortran 95/90 documents except the cover letter, SPD, and the release notes are available on the Online Documentation Library CD-ROM in HTML form.

1.2 Compaq Fortran 95/90 Documentation and Online Information

This online documentation overview, the "read before installing" cover letter, and the installation guide are revised for Version 7.5. Other printed Compaq Fortran 95/90 documentation has not changed since Version 7.4. The Compaq Fortran 95/90 documentation set includes the following:

The Compaq Fortran Software Product Description (SPD) is provided on the Software Product Library CD-ROM.

1.3 Compaq Fortran 77 Documentation and Online Information

This online documentation overview, the "read before installing" cover letter, and the installation guide are revised for Version 7.5. Other printed Compaq Fortran 77 documentation has not changed since Version 7.4. The Compaq Fortran 77 documentation set includes the following:

The Compaq Fortran Software Product Description (SPD) is provided on the Software Product Library CD-ROM.

1.4 Ordering Printed Documentation

To order the complete printed Compaq Fortran 95/90 for OpenVMS Alpha Systems documentation set from Compaq, specify the order number QA-MV1AA-GZ. The individual Compaq Fortran 95/90 documents are listed in Section 1.2.

To order the complete printed Compaq Fortran 77 for Compaq OpenVMS Alpha Systems documentation set from Compaq, specify the order number QA-MV1AB-GZ. The individual Compaq Fortran 77 documents are listed in Section 1.3.

To order printed documentation from Compaq, see the "How to Order Additional Documentation" page in the back of a recently printed Compaq software document or use these guidelines:

1.5 Compaq Fortran Documentation Corrections

This section contains information that does not appear in the Compaq Fortran 95/90 documentation:

1.6 Sending Compaq Your Comments on Documentation

Compaq welcomes your comments on any Compaq Fortran manual or online information. You can send comments to Compaq by Internet e-mail to:


fortran@compaq.com 

For the latest product information, please see the Compaq Fortran Web page (see Compaq Fortran Web page at beginning of this chapter).

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