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Tejas Shetty
Asked: 2020-03-02 02:39:40 +0800 CST

How to Install fortran on Ubuntu? [duplicate]

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So, I am just starting out to learn Fortran programming. I am a complete newcomer to programming. I have little experience with Ubuntu. What are the recommended ways to install Fortran on Ubuntu?

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  1. Best Answer

    For Fortran alone, you can use

    sudo apt-get install gfortran

    But even if it takes more space, it is useful to have 

    sudo apt install build-essential

    This installs several other capabilities, including gcc, g++ and make.

    You may also want to install the manual pages about using GNU/Linux for development:

    sudo apt-get install manpages-dev
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  2. First, update the deb repositories using

    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt-get upgrade

    Then type

    sudo apt-get install gfortran

    This will install everything needed for programming in FORTRAN.

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  3. This is not a direct answer to your question. However, for small test programs and exercises, you can also use one of the many online Fortran compilers. I specifically like the online gfortran compiler by tutorialspoint.com:

    https://www.tutorialspoint.com/compile_fortran_online.php

    because they give you the option to set the compiler/linker flags by yourself. I have also directly asked them to set the default Fortran standard to Fortran 2018 (+ GNU Fortran extention) so that the user is automatically able to use all the new features of Fortran 2003/2008/2018.

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