(j3.2006) request for interpretation

[Bill Long]

Bill Long wrote:
>  
> The version of PGI that I have (7.1.6) gives a compile time error.  So 
> do Pathscale and Cray.
>
> Of course, a compiler can do anything with a non-conforming program 
> like this, since there is no hard constraint involved here.  It's 
> possible that among the compilers that do allow this, it is the case 
> of just not doing the check (since it is not required), rather than a 
> deliberate decision to pick one specific over the other.
>
I would just note that in the f08 draft (pp 281-282 of 08-007r2), the 
rules that require distinguishable specifics have been converted into 
Constraints.  Thus, while some lax compliers can argue conformance now, 
the new standard will require that they diagnose the error in the 
example code you posted.

Cheers,
Bill

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