FIX: Compiler Hangs If FL Environment Variable Long (76948)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FORTRAN Compiler for MS-DOS 5.1
  • Microsoft FORTRAN compiler for OS/2 5.1
This article was previously published under Q76948

SYMPTOMS

If the FL environment variable is set with the /link option to a large character string, the Microsoft FORTRAN version 5.1 compiler may hang. The following environment setting will generate this error:
set fl=/link llibf7r.lib+llibc7r.lib+graphics.lib

CAUSE

A buffer within the FL.EXE program is overflowing because of the long string passed for the /link option.

RESOLUTION

To avoid overflowing this buffer, put spaces in the string passed to the /link option to break up the string. The example below illustrates this solution: 
   set fl=/link llibf7r.lib + llibc7r.lib + graphics.lib

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft FORTRAN version 5.1 for MS-DOS and OS/2. This problem was corrected in FORTRAN PowerStation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/2003
Keywords:kbfix KB76948
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