Changes between Version 7 and Version 8 of Help/FAQ

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Jan 30, 2017 3:55:28 PM (8 years ago)

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+== General #general
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 === Can I use PALM for my research? Is it free?
 Yes, PALM is free software. It can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU General Public License (v3).
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 === Do I need to cite PALM in publications?
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-=== Where can I get the PALM Logo?
-The PALM logo is part of PALM and comes with your local copy of palm (see [source:palm/trunk/DOC/logo])
 
-=== Can I buy PALM merchandise?
-We do not sell anything. However, there is a private [http://shop.spreadshirt.de/palmhannover/ Spreadshirt shop] where you can buy a bunch of merchandise.
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+== Installation #installation
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+=== Can I use any Fortran compiler to install PALM?
+PALM can be compiled with recent versions of all major Fortran compilers. Frequently used compilers by the developers team are Intel, Cray, PGI and GNU. Please make sure you are always using a recent version. We can not guarantee compatibility of the PALM code with outdated compiler versions.
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+=== Are there any known issues with specific Fortran compiler versions?
+Yes, the GNU Fortran compiler with  the versions 4.8.X is not compatible with the PALM code and compilation of PALM will fail. To solve this issue, please update to a newer compiler. 
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