Non-Functional Requirements

• All code written for PPF must be compatible with both the egcs and KCC compilers
• Programming must conform to sound object oriented design, and make use of MPI2 if a reliable implementation is found for the IBM SP2 architecture.
• PPF code must have general compliance with POSIX standards.
• There must be readable and comprehensive documentation in all stages of the development process.
• The library must compile and run on AIX 4.3 and DEC Unix.
• The library must be easily integrated into the make system of existing projects.