pkgsrc/devel/hdf5/DESCR
alnsn daf8f0d702 Update devel/hdf5 from 1.6.10nb1 to 1.8.7.
A list of changes is available at

http://www.hdfgroup.org/HDF5/doc/ADGuide/Changes.html

A list of new features of 1.8.x release is available at

http://www.hdfgroup.uiuc.edu/HDF5/doc_1.8pre/WhatsNew180.html

This update removes "cxx" option from the package. New devel/hdf5-c++
should be used instead.
2011-10-07 10:38:50 +00:00

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HDF5 is a data model, library, and file format for storing and
managing data. It supports an unlimited variety of datatypes, and
is designed for flexible and efficient I/O and for high volume and
complex data. HDF5 is portable and is extensible, allowing applications
to evolve in their use of HDF5. The HDF5 Technology suite includes
tools and applications for managing, manipulating, viewing, and
analyzing data in the HDF5 format.