3.1: Required Skills
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Before starting, you should have some basic computer skills, including the following:
- Ability to use a web browser
- Basic understanding of hierarchical computer directory structure
- File manipulation (create, delete, rename, move, etc.)
- Usage of the command prompt (Windows) or terminal interface (Unix, MAC)
- Ability to edit a text file
- Includes selecting and learning a text editor (i.e., Notepad, Notepad++, emacs, etc.)
If you are unsure about any of these requirements you will need to learn them before continuing. Fortunately, they are not difficult. Additionally, there are numerous tutorials available on the Web.
The following sections assume that the Fortran 95/2003/2008 compiler is installed and available. For additional information regarding obtaining and installing the compiler, refer to Appendix B. The Fortran 95/2003/2008 compiler is available for download at no cost.