Decus U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters

Summary

This document is a newsletter from the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS), specifically the U.S. Chapter’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs), dated September 1987. It serves as a centralized communication portal for various technical communities within the DEC user base.

The document contains:

• General Information: A comprehensive Table of Contents detailing sections for major technical groups, including Datatrieve/4GL, Large Systems, Office Automation, Artificial Intelligence, IAS (IAS SIG), Languages and Tools (L&T), MUMPS, Personal Computer (PC), RSTS, RT-11, and VAX Systems (Pageswapper).

• Technical Content: The newsletter includes specialized articles and "tips and tricks" for specific platforms:

  • Datatrieve/4GL: Advice on using the Data Dictionary (CDD), User Defined Functions, and troubleshooting print spooling.
  • Large Systems: Updates on the VAX 8700 and TOPS-20 operating systems.
  • Office Automation: Techniques for managing electronic mail and file sharing in WPS-Plus.
  • Artificial Intelligence: News from the AAAI '87 conference and information on AI hardware and Lisp.
  • IAS (Devias Letter): Technical discussion on memory management, Supervisor Mode libraries, and Decnet troubleshooting.
  • Languages and Tools (Leverage): Reports from Pascal and COBOL working groups, a directory of volunteer "Masters," and a status update on various VAX language releases.
  • PC SIG: Technical notes on PRO hardware, Rainbow wish lists, and software updates.
  • RSTS (Minitasker): Advice on DCL scripting, patches for the LOGIN program, and general RSTS troubleshooting.
  • RT-11 (Minitasker): Technical documentation on device handlers and patch notes.
  • VAX Systems (Pageswapper): Troubleshooting reports for VAX/VMS, including issues with LAT, Decnet, and system performance.

• Administrative Forms: The document concludes with various submission forms for users to contribute articles, submit bug reports (SPR), order subscriptions, and apply for membership in SIGs.