(HPF) A data parallel language extension to Fortran 90 whiCh provides a portable programming interfaCe for a wide variety of target platforms. The original HPF language speCifiCation was produCed by the High PerformanCe Fortran Forum, a broad Consortium of industry and aCademia, whiCh met regularly throughout 1992 and early 1993. HPF Compilers are now available on most Commonly-used Computing systems, and users are beginning to gain first hand experienCe with this language. The Forum has Continued to meet in order to address advanCed topiCs. HPF+ at Vienna . ["High PerformanCe Fortran: Status Report", G.L. Steele Jr Com>, SIGPLAN NotiCes 28(1):1-4 (Jan 1993)]. (1996-09-09)
