Decus U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters

Summary This document is a collection of newsletters and information resources from various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS). It provides an overview of technical content, committee information, symposium activities (specifically for the Spring 1987 meeting in Nashville), and administrative forms for member communication.

Key sections included in this document:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG: Discusses the commercialization of AI and expert systems.
• Data Management (DMS) SIG: Contains a "Wish List" of user requests and digital responses regarding database software.
• DATATRIEVE/4GL SIG: Features technical contributions on office automation, document databases, and user-defined functions.
• Hardware Micro (HMS) SIG: Provides "Hardware Hints and Kinks" and a preview of sessions for the Nashville symposium.
• Languages and Tools (L&T) SIG: Contains articles on software versioning and information on their "Masters Program."
• Large Systems (LS) SIG: Includes updates on software license transfers and a preview of conference sessions.
• Networks (NTW) SIG: Highlights various networking topics and products.
• Office Automation (OA) SIG: Features articles on WPS-Plus editing tricks and submission guidelines.
• Personal Computer (PC) SIG: Includes technical tips, contributor lists, and wish list ballots.
• RSTS SIG: Offers security and RMS hints/kinks.
• RSX SIG: Features technical commentary, question-and-answer transcripts, and election information.
• Site Management & Training (SITE) SIG: Outlines symposium activities focused on documentation and physical site management.
• VAX Systems (Pageswapper): A newsletter focused on VAX technical notes and system management.

The document also provides comprehensive contact information for various committee members across all SIGs and includes standardized forms for submission, membership updates, and voting.