Proceedings of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society

Summary

This document is the "Proceedings of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS) 1987 Fall Proceedings," containing a collection of technical papers presented at the Fall 1987 Symposium held in Anaheim, California. The symposium hosted over 6,000 members for intensive learning and training sessions.

The volume features a wide range of technical topics categorized by Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Papers discuss applying AI to help systems, the use of PHIGS for mechanical engineering, and an overview of the Common Lisp Object System (CLOS).
• Business Applications: Discussions on optimizing postage and mailing costs using automated computer programs.
• Data Acquisition, Analysis, Research, and Control: Architectural models for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and enhancements to control engineering software (ICECAP).
• Networks: Technical descriptions of real-time networking (IRANET), common distributed heterogeneous message buses (PAMS), local area networks in multivendor environments, and the Internet Domain Name System (DNS).
• Office Automation: Techniques for document transfer and translation, using Datatrieve for ALL-IN-1 management, and basic networking for office environments.
• VAX Systems: Topics include security (viruses, worms, and Trojan horses), disk performance tuning in VMS, and disk compression utilities.
• RSX-11 and RT-11: Technical papers on system programming, modifying forms management (FMS-11), and serial device communication handlers (XL/XC/CL).
• Site Management: Practical advice from a novice system manager regarding daily operations, organizational tasks, and the acquisition of skills.

The volume emphasizes the technical community's focus on system integration, software development environments, disk management, and networking within the Digital Equipment Corporation ecosystem of the late 1980s.