Decus U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters

This document is a March 1986 issue of the DECUS U.S. Chapter Special Interest Group (SIG) newsletters. It contains information regarding various technology groups within DECUS, including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Details on AI pre-symposium seminars, the "AI" (three-toed sloth) mascot, and AI wishlists.
• Business Applications: Includes editorial content on the pursuit of excellence.
• Commercial Languages: Features technical articles on the VAX COBOL Generator and letters to the editor.
• Data Management Systems: Discusses choosing between file systems and database management systems, as well as forms and standards coordination.
• Datatrieve/4GL: Provides bylaws, operating procedures, and technical advice on "Wombat Magic."
• Hardware Micro: Includes "Hardware Hints and Kinks" and letters regarding hardware issues.
• Languages and Tools: Covers TPU and LSE highlights, VAXELN Ada, and a product version summary for VAX languages and tools.
• Large Systems: Previews the Dallas Symposium and provides technical tips on disk management.
• Networks: Includes "The Editor's Cobwebb," information on VAXIN (The VAX Information Network), and details on ISO transport specifications.
• Office Automation (OA): Provides feedback on System Improvement Requests (SIRs), information on the first OA Local User Group (LUG), and technical hints for ALL-IN-1.
• Personal Computer (PC): Contains articles on the Rainbow, including hardware upgrades (20MB disks, V20 chips), software reviews (Graph/N Sketch, Wishbringer), and technical advice for PC users.
• RSX: Includes tips on "mousetraps" in RSX-11M and notes on executive stack overflow bugs.
• RT-11: Provides technical patches and utilities, including DCL scripts.
• Site Management & Training: Discusses computer room design, performance analysis, and tuning consultants.
• UNISIG: Covers UNIX and Ultrix-related seminars, technical information on Ultrix performance, and news on UNIX emulators.
• VAX Systems: Contains articles on software licensing and system management.

The document also includes membership forms, library program announcements, and directory listings for the various SIG steering committees.