Decus U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters

This document serves as the November 1986 issue of the DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society) U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters. It functions as a central publication containing updates, technical articles, and steering committee listings for various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) within the organization.

Key contents include:

• Administrative Information: Lists of steering committee members for numerous SIGs, including Artificial Intelligence, Business Applications, Commercial Languages, Data Management, Datatrieve/4GL, Graphics, Hardware Micro, IAS, Languages and Tools, Large Systems, MUMPS, Networks, Office Automation, Personal Computer, RSTS, RSX, RT, Site Management and Training, and VAX Systems.

• Technical Articles:

  • Data Management (DMS): Guidelines and standards for VAX Rdb/VMS database design.
  • Datatrieve/4GL (DTR): Discussions on integrating Datatrieve with DECalc and DECgraph, commonly asked questions (FAQ), and techniques for preparing plots for printing.
  • IAS: Articles covering the transition from Macro-16 to Macro-32 and technical notes on VMS system services.
  • Office Automation (OA): Notes on fixing ALL-IN-1 bugs and using XAL/WPS-PLUS features.
  • RSX: Technical articles including "The Bag of Tricks: MACRO-11," enhancements for RMDEMO, rebuilding device drivers, and a reprint of the "Files-11 On Disk Structure Specification."
  • RT: Field notes from the RT-11 world and reports from the 1986 DECUS Australia Symposium.
  • VAX Systems: A wide-ranging "INPUT/OUTPUT" section featuring user-submitted technical notes and problem reports, along with a "Tape Management System Needs" white paper.

• Library Information: Updates on new library programs available and various submission forms (PIRs, WHIMS, and questionnaires).

• Organizational Forms: Included are subscription services, membership applications, and specific forms for technical feedback and library submissions.