This contains simple example programs. They usually invoke only the
basic features standard in their corresponding language or library.
They can be used to test if the compiler or library is working
Sample_f.f90 program but a fortran 90 compiler should.
the Sample_mpi.c correctly but not the Sample_mpio.c program.
This is a little gem that Quincey passed to me. It figures out
all those machine characteristics in data representations--sizes
of int, float, floating number representations, endianess...
Very useful when you try to port HDF software to a new machine.
Last revised: AKC, 2002/03/27