Decus Proceedings

This document contains the proceedings from the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS) Spring Symposium held in 1965 at Harvard University. It includes a preface by John T. Gilmore, Jr., the meeting's Chairman, noting the success of the symposium and acknowledging contributors.

The content consists of several technical papers and presentations covering various applications of digital computers, particularly those manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), such as the PDP-1, PDP-4, PDP-5, PDP-6, PDP-7, and PDP-8. Topics include:

• Computer-Aided Design: Techniques for schematic drawing and man-computer interaction using low-cost hardware like the PDP-7.
• Scientific Data Acquisition: The use of PDP computers for collecting data in specialized fields such as Mossbauer experiments, high-energy physics at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, and oceanographic research.
• Computer Systems for Publishing: Automated typesetting, justification, hyphenation, and data retrieval methods.
• Monitor and Executive Systems: Technical details regarding the Savage System (a monitor for the PDP-4/PDP-7) and the DEXTER executive routine for the DX-1 system.
• Display Technology: Research into high-speed man-computer communication and display language construction.
• Hybrid Computing: The integration of digital computers into hybrid systems for automated setup and maintenance.

The document also includes an appendix detailing a "Sound-Off" session, a full symposium program, an author/speaker index, and an attendance list.