Intel has updated its C++ and Fortran compilers, with new version 7.0 releases for both Windows and Linux, reports WindowsForDevices.com executive editor Alex Wolfe . . .

“The company claims the upgrades can beat competitive offerings in the performance of applications compiled for Intel's Pentium IV, Xeon, and Itanium 2 microprocessors.”

“Intel's big selling point here is that, according to the company, 'Intel's compilers help developers produce multi-threaded applications and take advantage of Intel's Hyper-Threading technology' . . .”

“Intel says the Linux releases have improved GNU compatibility . . .”

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