External links
- [https:/ftp.cs.wisc.edu/exodus/E/ GNU E software and papers]
- Exodus Storage Manager
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| Paradigm | object-oriented |
|---|---|
| First appeared | 1991 |
| Stable release | 2.3.3 / May 28, 1993 |
| Typing discipline | strong |
| OS | Cross-platform |
| License | GNU General Public License Version 2 |
| Website | ftp://ftp.cs.wisc.edu/exodus/E/ |
| Influenced by | |
| C++ | |
GNU E is an extension of C++ designed for writing software systems to support persistent applications. It was designed as part of the Exodus project.
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