On Line

This October 1969 issue of "On Line," the monthly publication for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) employees, highlights company growth, technological advancements, and internal personnel news. Key topics include:

• Organizational Updates: The formation of a new Software Product Line to support DEC products, the expansion of the Connecticut office, and the growth of the Houston and Rochester offices.
• Technological Milestones: The successful exhibition of various systems at "DATAFAIR '69" in England, the implementation of a large-scale numerically-controlled wirewrap facility in Carleton Place, and the development of specialized testing equipment by the PDP-15 engineering team.
• Company Culture: The introduction of a unique new corporate typeface called "Elliott Outline," a recap of the well-attended annual Family Day at Canobie Lake Park, and a report on the retirement of Arthur Brazee, the company's eighth retiree.
• Personnel & Education: Various promotions and appointments across the organization and an update on new customer training courses offered in Palo Alto. Additionally, the newsletter notes the increasing adoption of DEC computers in secondary education programs.