[petsc-dev] type(*) not supported by multiple test fortran compilers we use

[Smith, Barry F.]

> On Oct 26, 2017, at 7:55 AM, Jed Brown <jed at jedbrown.org> wrote:
> 
> Which compilers don't work?

   Your time is no more valuable than anyone else's. You can see the failed red lines at 

ftp://ftp.mcs.anl.gov/pub/petsc/nightlylogs/archive/2017/10/29/next.html

and click through to see the failures and compiler specifics. There are six red lines.

  Barry


> 
> "Smith, Barry F." <bsmith at mcs.anl.gov> writes:
> 
>>   Jed,
>> 
>>    Unfortunately multiple fortran compilers we use do not support type(*) so we either configure check this stuff (annoying) or stop supporting lots of Fortran compilers.
>> 
>>   Satish,
>> 
>>       I guess you need to check all the failed Fortran compilers and see if they have versions that work that uses can also access easily. For example what if the absoft compiler product does not support it?
>> 
>> 
>>   Barry