Nguage> (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 Nk.com>, SIGPLANNotices 28(1):1-4 (JaN 1993)]. (1996-09-09)