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diff --git a/devel/hdf/DESCR b/devel/hdf/DESCR new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbe053c1725 --- /dev/null +++ b/devel/hdf/DESCR @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +HDF is a multi-object file format that facilitates the transfer of +various types of scientific data between machines and operating +systems. 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. |