Re: libimf.so

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On 1/13/07, Francesco Pietra <chiendarret@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I am trying to run on debian amd64 etch, kernel
> 2.6.18-3-amd64 #1 SMP, an application that was
> compiled with ifort.
>
> It has installed correctly, I believe, though when
> trying to start a job, error message: not found
> libimf.so. That lib is not on either my system or the
> official repositories. I see that there querries on
> the web, though ones of high complexity.
>
> As far as I can understand this is related to the
> Intel compilers, which I have none. I rely on compiler
> from the official distribution only.
>
> Is any chance to come out from such a situation for a
> non-expert like I am? Or would it be simpler to
> recompile (if it it compiles with non-Intel).

Ask the developers for a statically linked version.

Switching to another compiler may be simple or impossible, depending
on the application.  In general, unless you are willing and able to
track down bugs, you are better off using the same compiler as the
app's developers.  Intel allows individuals to use their compilers for
"personal non-commercial" purposes ("Intel has expanded its offerings
of free Linux* tools for non-commercial software development. This
offering is provided to developers who are developing software on
their own time without compensation."), while some large institutions
have site licenses, so your best bet may be to install the Intel
compiler.

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