Newsletter #99

Release of HDF5 1.8.0 Beta 5

We are pleased to announce the release of HDF5 1.8.0 Beta 5.

This is the LAST beta version before the actual release of HDF5 1.8.0, expected in mid-January, 2008. The HDF5 1.8.0 Beta 5 software is stable and no new features will be added from now until 1.8.0 is released.

The HDF5 home page is located at:


https://support.hdfgroup.org/products/hdf5/index.html

The HDF5 1.8.0 Beta page is accessible from the HDF5 home page and is located at:


https://gamma.hdfgroup.org/HDF5/release/beta/obtain518.html

A list of the new features in HDF5 1.8.0 can be found at:


https://gamma.hdfgroup.org/HDF5/doc_1.8pre/WhatsNew180.html

The API-level changes from release to release are described in:


https://gamma.hdfgroup.org/HDF5/doc_1.8pre/doc/ADGuide/Changes.html

Documentation for HDF5 1.8.0 can be obtained from:


https://gamma.hdfgroup.org/HDF5/doc_1.8pre/

Following are the major changes in this release from the last beta:

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding these or other HDF Group issues!