(j3.2006) free source form continuations

[John Reid]

Robert Corbett wrote:
> A user recently asserted that code such as
>
> PROGRAM&
> MAIN
> END
>
> is standard conforming and that Oracle Solaris Studio Fortran incorrectly
> rejects it.  Oracle Solaris Studio Fortran treats the first two lines as
> equivalent to
>
> PROGRAMMAIN
>
> and rejects the code because there is no space between the two intended tokens
> as required by Subclause 3.3.2.2 paragraph 2.  The user asserts that the tokens
> PROGRAM and MAIN are distinct tokens because the second line does not start with
> an "&" as required by Subclause 3.3.2.4 paragraph 3.
>
> Do the rules for free source form continuation cover such code?  If so, what is
> the intended interpretation?

I am with you. 3.3.2.4p2 contains the rules that say this. PROGRAM and 
MAIN are indeed distinct tokens - they are not permitted to be jammed 
together in this way.

Cheers,

John.