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+# FIXME:
+# This is a template package file for Spack.  We've conveniently
+# put "FIXME" labels next to all the things you'll want to change.
+#
+# Once you've edited all the FIXME's, delete this whole message,
+# save this file, and test out your package like this:
+#
+#     spack install netgauge
+#
+# You can always get back here to change things with:
+#
+#     spack edit netgauge
+#
+# See the spack documentation for more information on building
+# packages.
+#
+from spack import *
+
+class Netgauge(Package):
+    """Netgauge is a high-precision network parameter measurement
+    tool. It supports benchmarking of many different network protocols
+    and communication patterns. The main focus lies on accuracy,
+    statistical analysis and easy extensibility.
+    """
+    homepage = "http://unixer.de/research/netgauge/"
+    url      = "http://unixer.de/research/netgauge/netgauge-2.4.6.tar.gz"
+
+    version('2.4.6', 'e0e040ec6452e93ca21ccc54deac1d7f')
+
+    depends_on("mpi")
+
+    def install(self, spec, prefix):
+        configure("--prefix=%s" % prefix)
+        make()
+        make("install")