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Compaq releases new Alpha compilers for Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 22, 1999

[ Thanks to Richard Simpson for this
report. ]

This message has been sent to all those who registered for the
Compaq Fortran for Linux Alpha beta test.

Thank you for participating in the beta test of
Compaq Fortran for Linux Alpha Systems. The beta test period has
now ended and the product released.

We are pleased to offer Compaq Fortran for Linux Alpha and
its related tools for free under a “Technology Enthusiast” license
for non-commercial use. Users who do not qualify for the Technology
Enthusiast license can buy the product – pricing starts at US$399
for a single system. Attractive multiple-system pricing is also
available. For more information, please visit our web site at
http://www.compaq.com/fortran

Under the terms of the beta test license agreement, you must
stop using the beta test software within 60 days. The compiler will
“expire” in February 2000.

Compaq C for Linux Alpha is also available. For information,
please go to http://www.compaq.com/linux and
click on “Software”.

Thank you again for helping us make Compaq Fortran
successful.

Compaq Fortran Engineering

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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