This paper seems to project a feeling that we
have no control over the future of our
computing environment. LLNL specs systems
that are good for C++ and ignore Fortran,
because they made that switch twenty years
ago. The UK’s Archer2 system was spec’d to
run Fortran codes, because over 75% of their
cycles are Fortran. We could choose to invest
in computers and software environments that
are good for our codes and our mission. $10M
put towards getting [company name] to
improve their compiler is nothing compared
to the costs of replacing Fortran in our code
base.
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