I would like to solicit opinions about Fortrna compilers and toolkits for
use on a 386 machine running DOS (possibly under Windows). The compiler
options seem to be MS 5.1, Lahey, RM/fortran, WATCOM.

We need to call C-routines, open user-friendly windows with buttons and
pull-down menus, write VGA pgrohic images, and access a couple of I/O
boards. I am used to the VAX/VMS compiler, and would as many `blue' extensions
to vanilla F77 as possible.

Please email direct and I will summarize.

Thanks in advance,

Robert Mutel
University of Iowa

Are there any Shareware or PD Fortran compilers out there (sort of like
the gnu series for C programming).  If not, where does one find a
retail outlet that sells MS Fortran or the like. (ie what kind of
price is a good one, and where ).  All help is greatly appreciated.

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