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I have compiled Fortran programs from the 70s on modern platforms without changing a line. The compiler, OS, and CPU architecture had all disappeared but the pr

by tjalfi 3y ago

I have compiled Fortran programs from the 70s on modern platforms without changing a line. The compiler, OS, and CPU architecture had all disappeared but the programs still worked correctly.

foxyv 3y ago
Fortran is the silent king of the world. I think the singularity will be caused by an old piece of extremely optimal Fortran code that has been quietly taking over the world on exceedingly faster hardware.