Decus Proceedings Spring 1965

Summary:

This document is the official proceedings from the Spring 1965 Symposium of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS), hosted by the Center for Cognitive Studies at Harvard University.

The contents include:

• Keynote and Opening Addresses: An address by Harlan E. Anderson regarding the future of DEC hardware and software, and a preface by John T. Gilmore, Jr.

• Technical Papers: A series of technical presentations covering various topics related to Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) hardware and applications, including:

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Papers on general CAD concepts and the "DECADE" system for schematic drawing.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Methods for using PDP-5 computers in physics research, such as collecting Mossbauer experimental data and pulse-height analysis.
  • Information Systems: Papers on recording, retrieval, and publication systems, including computer-aided typesetting (Linotype and Monotype machines) and CRT editing.
  • System Software: Detailed descriptions of monitor and executive systems, specifically the "Savage System" for the PDP-4/PDP-7 and the "DEXTER" system for the DX-1.
  • Specialized Applications: Implementation of the KEYDATA system for business processing, and the PEPR (Precision Encoding and Pattern Recognition) system for high-energy physics.

• Appendixes:

  • A summary of the "Sound-Off" session featuring Q&A with panel members.
  • The complete Spring Symposium program schedule.
  • Author and speaker index.
  • A comprehensive list of attendees and their affiliations.