Hi, following invalid code compiles w/o error with gfortran 4.4.0
program test real, pointer :: a(:), b(:) a(:) => b(:) end program test works as expected with earliear versions. $ gfortran -v Using built-in specs. Target: i586-pc-linux-gnu Configured with: /home/fx/gfortran_nightbuild/trunk/configure --prefix=/home/fx/gfortran_nightbuild/irun-20080918 --enable-languages=c,fortran --build=i586-pc-linux-gnu --enable-checking=release --with-gmp=/home/fx/gfortran_nightbuild/software Thread model: posix gcc version 4.4.0 20080918 (experimental) [trunk revision 140443] (GCC) Regards, Juha -- Summary: invalid code accepted without notice Product: gcc Version: 4.4.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: fortran AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: jpr at csc dot fi http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=37580