The Devias Letter

This document is the November 1983 issue of "The Multi-Tasker," the newsletter for the RSX Special Interest Group (SIG) under DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society).

Summary of Contents:

• Editor's Note: Announces that the newsletter has returned to a monthly publication schedule and introduces upcoming editors.

• Columns:

  • "Ask a Question": Features user-submitted questions regarding RSX-11M/Plus, including graphics routines, file transfers, and magnetic tape issues.
  • "Library News": Updates on new and revised software in the DECUS library, such as spreadsheets, text systems, and cross-referencers.
  • "Working Group News": Reports from various groups, including System Performance, SRD, RUNOFF, and Virtual Disks.

• Articles:

  • Hints 'N Things: Provides technical instructions for modifying RSX-11M prompts and using ODT unattended.
  • Question and Answer Sessions: A comprehensive transcript from the 1983 Spring DECUS Symposia, addressing specific technical queries and issues raised by users regarding RSX operating systems.
  • DeVIAS Section: A separate section focused on the IAS operating system, featuring news from the chairman and an ACP (Ancillary Control Processor) tutorial by Mike Garcia.
  • Technical Reports: Includes detailed reports on disk problems with BRU/DSC utilities, complete with sample Software Performance Reports (SPR).
  • Gipper: Describes a specialized software project developed by The Herald to streamline computerized text editing for newspapers.