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Implementation of BLAS in C

Asked by: thirst4truth

Hi Experts

Is their BLAS available in C? if so, I want to implement BLAS-3 in C. How can I do it?
(I may be using VC++ in a typical windows environment). Kindly give me clue like what is the include library and what are the methods available?

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2008-11-18 at 20:08:33ID23916702
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Answers

 

by: Kelvin_KingPosted on 2008-11-19 at 01:04:44ID: 22992591

Apprently there is:

http://math.nist.gov/spblas/

Hope that helps
- Kelvin

 

by: Kelvin_KingPosted on 2008-11-19 at 01:06:31ID: 22992598

The library is implemented in C++. You just include it in your Visual C++ project and use the API.

- Kelvin

 

by: Infinity08Posted on 2008-11-19 at 01:55:05ID: 22992799

"Are optimized BLAS libraries available? Where can I find optimized BLAS libraries?" :

        http://www.netlib.org/blas/faq.html#5


"Is there a C interface to the BLAS?" :

        http://www.netlib.org/blas/faq.html#7

 

by: jdpipePosted on 2008-11-19 at 03:39:09ID: 22993295

Here is an installer for GSL for Windows which includes its own C blas as well as many other useful things. It's packaged for use with the MinGW compiler, but you might be able to use it with VC++ too, with a little effort.

http://ascendwiki.cheme.cmu.edu/Binary_installer_for_GSL-1.11_on_MinGW

 

by: thirst4truthPosted on 2008-11-19 at 06:11:20ID: 22994248

is BLAS are available in VC++ 2005 or 2008 express edition?

I was trying to compile the program, I am getting the following error:

fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'blas_dense.h': No such file or directory

 

by: jdpipePosted on 2008-11-19 at 22:36:24ID: 23001610

You'll get the help you need by emailing the 'gsl-help' list:
http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/help-gsl

Good luck...
JP

 

by: Infinity08Posted on 2008-11-20 at 00:27:45ID: 23001977

>> I am not satisfied with the solution.

What is it that you are not satisfied about ? What further information do you need ? Didn't any of the suggested options work for you ?

 

by: thirst4truthPosted on 2008-11-20 at 05:03:15ID: 23003151

If I were to answer the solution I would have said the following :-

1) Install VC++ 2005 and Intel MKL (for trial period).
2) Follow the link http://www.intel.com/support/performancetools/libraries/mkl/win/sb/cs-017282.htm for Compiling and Linking Intel MKL with Microsoft* Visual C/C++*
3)Read the guide http://www.dcsc.sdu.dk/docs/intel-mkl/mklman52.pdf for start programming.
4)I would have also provided a sample working (hello) program.

Just providing a random link with insufficient information won't do.
I have seen those links even before posting question at expert-exchange.

Thank you.
SK

 

by: jdpipePosted on 2008-11-20 at 05:08:42ID: 23003194

You asked a question about BLAS, not about how to get started with a commercial development platform. Ask the right question and you'll get the right answer. Go away.

 

by: Infinity08Posted on 2008-11-20 at 05:19:36ID: 23003265

>> Just providing a random link with insufficient information won't do.

What I posted is not a random link. netlib.org is the official (reference) site for BLAS. The FAQ I mentioned explains how to use it in C, which was exactly what your question was. They defined a C interface, and all information about it is mentioned in that link.

Others have posted specific implementations.


The solution you mention is Intel and Visual C++ specific. Next time, you could be more specific about what it is you need from us. Rather than asking how to use BLAS in C, you could say that you need specific step-by-step instructions for a specific architecture and a specific compiler/IDE, including installation of the IDE, and a working example. None of that was in your question, so you can't blame us for not knowing what you really wanted.

 

by: thirst4truthPosted on 2008-11-20 at 05:20:37ID: 23003269

Hi jdpipe

I am not doing commercial development, it is college research.

My question was :

is BLAS are available in VC++ 2005 or 2008 express edition?

And i found one solution by myself.

if you can't understand the question or if you are not capable of answering the question, you better go away. If you are suggesting somebody, imagine yourself in that person's shoes. Just providing a random link or fake suggestion fora  beginner may reward you points but not the solution for the seeker.

If you are so much worried about your points, let me know I can reward you all 500 points! ha.

You should first of all learn professionalism in your manners.

You need to apologize me.

SK

 

by: thirst4truthPosted on 2008-11-20 at 06:11:17ID: 23003758

Hi jdpipe

If there is misunderstanding in a question or solution, that has to clarified. It is quit obvious in professional environment.

However, I have least tolerance to misbehavior . Who are you to say "Go away".  

If you are arrogant, better sit at home.

This is not what I expected in this forum.

SK






 

by: Kelvin_KingPosted on 2008-11-20 at 06:20:02ID: 23003844

This is getting ugly...

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