Install latest GFortran on Linux
Newer version of compilers generally have more useful and detailed warning messages.
As with any compiler, newer versions of Gfortran may require rebuilding other libraries linked with the Fortran compiler if the ABI presented by
libgfortran
changes.
On Linux, one can switch Gfortran versions with
update-alternatives.
If experiencing errors getting any version of gfortran
installed in Ubuntu, try:
add-apt-repository universe
The latest GCC / Gfortran for Ubuntu is available from the Ubuntu-test PPA. Add Ubuntu-test PPA by:
add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-toolchain-r/test
apt update
Install the most recent Gfortran listed at the PPA. Switch between compiler versions with update-alternatives.
Related:
- Windows: Install latest Gfortran
- macOS: get latest gfortran by
brew install gcc