I have started implementing this
-- Summary: F2008: Add NEWUNIT= for OPEN statement Product: gcc Version: 4.5.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: fortran AssignedTo: jvdelisle at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: jvdelisle at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=40008