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Runtime for XL Fortran for Linux Fix Pack 8 (June 2013 Update) for 13.1

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Abstract

IBM Runtime for XL Fortran for Linux 13.1.0.8 has been made generally available and contains fixes to version 13.1 including all predecessor fix packs.

Download Description

If you wish to run an application developed using the IBM XL Fortran for Linux, V13.1 compiler, but do not have the corresponding version of compiler or runtime environment already installed, then you need to install the Runtime Environment package.

Table of Contents
Sections Description
This section provides an overview on what is new in this release with a description of any new functions or enhancements when applicable.
This section provides information related to the impact of this release to allow you to assess how your environment may be affected.
This section provides important information to review prior to the installation of this release.
This section provides the direct link to obtain the download package for installation in your environment.
This section provides the installation instructions necessary to apply this release into your environment.
This section contains a link to the known problems (open defects) identified at the time of this release.
Supporting Documentation
Document Description
Click to review the detailed system requirements information for a complete list of hardware requirements, supported operating systems, prerequisites and optional supported software, with component-level details and operating system restrictions.
The information center provides you with user assistance for the product. You can view, browse, and search online information related to the product. You can also visit IBM Product information, or the XL Fortran for Linux library to browse for additional information centers.
Click to review a complete list of the defects (APARs) resolved in this release including a list of resolved defects for the entire version family.

Prerequisites

  • Operating system (one of):
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 (RHEL 5.2)
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 (RHEL 6.0)
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 2 (SLES 10 SP2)
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1 (SLES11 SP1)
    Hardware:
    • You can use any of the IBM Power Systems servers as long as it is supported by your operating system distribution.
    Disk space:
    • 45 MB

Installation Instructions

Refer to the IBM XL Fortran for Linux, V13.1 Runtime Environment Component README file for installation instructions.

  • Special Instructions for RHEL 6: If the 32-bit libstdc++ package is not installed on a target RHEL6 system, running programs compiled with the XL C/C++ compiler may fail due to the missing shared library libstdc++.so.6. To resolve the issue, install the following 32-bit package from the RHEL6 distribution:

    rpm -ivh libstdc++-4.4.4-13.el6.ppc.rpm

Addons Package: Depending on the application, in addition to the Runtime Environment package, you may also need to install the April 2011 Update for XL Fortran for Linux, V13.1 Addons package. The Addons package contains files that may be required by some third-party applications. Only download and install the Addons package if instructed by your application provider.

Terms and Conditions
By downloading, installing, copying, accessing or using this software you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the License Agreement. Please review the License Agreement and License Information documents prior to proceeding with download or installation.

Download Package

Package xlf.rte.131.linux_ppc.jun2013.update.tar.gz contains the following content:

  • LicAgree.pdf
    LicInfo.pdf
    README
    xlf.msg.rte-13.1.0.8-130518.ppc64.rpm
    xlf.rte-13.1.0.8-130518.ppc64.rpm
    xlsmp.msg.rte-2.1.0.8-130427.ppc64.rpm
    xlsmp.rte-2.1.0.8-130427.ppc64.rpm

The download package is common for both RHEL5 /RHEL 6 and SLES 10/SLES 11.

How critical is this fix?

Impact Assessment
Impact Description
This release is a maintenance release of Runtime for XL Fortran for Linux 13.1. It contains fixes for client-reported and internally found defects.

Problems Solved

Click the Fix List link in the table of contents above to review a list of the problems solved in this release.

Known Side Effects

There are no known problems to report.

Change History

No new features or functions.

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Technical Support

The IBM XL Fortran for Linux, V13.1 RTE is not supported as a stand-alone product.

If you suspect a problem with this Fortran Runtime Environment while using it with a third-party application, contact your application provider for support.

Full support (installation, defect support, and general questions) for this Fortran Runtime Environment is available as part of the software maintenance agreement for the IBM XL Fortran for Linux, V13.1 compiler

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Problems (APARS) fixed
LI77468;LI77042;LI76087;LI75776;LI76296;LI76465;LI76641;LI76838

Document Information

Modified date:
25 October 2021

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swg24035174