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diff --git a/science/hdf5-18/pkg-descr b/science/hdf5-18/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..e34fb16bae11 --- /dev/null +++ b/science/hdf5-18/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +From HDF's manpage: + + hdf - Hierarchical Data Format library + +Description: + HDF is a multi-object file format that facilitates the + transfer of various types of scientific data between + machines and operating systems. Machines currently sup- + ported include the Cray, Convex, HP, Vax, Sun, IBM + RS/6000, Silicon Graphics, Macintosh, and IBM PC comput- + ers. HDF allows self-definitions of data content and easy + extensibility for future enhancements or compatibility + with other standard formats. HDF includes Fortran and C + calling interfaces,and utilities to prepare raw image of + data files or for use with other NCSA software. The HDF + library contains interfaces for storing and retrieving + compressed or uncompressed 8-bit and 24-bit raster images + with palettes, n-Dimensional scientific datasets and + binary tables. An interface is also included that allows + arbitray grouping of other HDF objects. + + + -mi (mi@aldan.ziplink.net) |