Decus U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters

This document is the July 1988 issue of the "DECUS U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletters." It serves as a compilation of newsletters from various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) within the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS).

The issue includes a general opening letter from Frank R. Borger, discussing the success of the recent Spring DECUS Symposium in Cincinnati, the importance of fostering communication between SIGs and local user groups, and tips for effective cross-communication. The document provides detailed tables of contents for various SIG sections, including:

• DAARC SIG: Includes information on the Data Acquisition, Analysis, Research, and Control SIG, along with a technical paper on VAX/VMS realtime performance characterization.
• DATATRIEVE/4GL SIG: Features "The Wombat and 4GL Dispatch," including letters to the editor, a Q&A section with the "Wombat Wizard," a product status report, and technical articles on application development and security in VAX RALLY.
• Graphics SIG: Contains technical information on X Windows (Version 10) and an interactive software architecture overview.
• IAS SIG: Presents "The DeVIAS Letter," covering the merger of the IAS and RSX SIGs, historical lists of LUG/SIG leadership, and society-related columns.
• MUMPS SIG: Includes "Global Access," featuring brief updates and technical snippets ($VIEW, $DATA, $HOROLOG, etc.).
• Networks SIG: Features "NETwords" and a technical paper on the basics of networking for office automation, focusing on Ethernet implementation.
• Office Automation (OA) SIG: Includes technical tips for Time Management, a request for help with Mail Merge, and general announcements.
• Personal Computer (PC) SIG: Includes articles on using CAD software (Palette) on the Professional 350, updates to the Public Domain Software Collection, and programming quickies.
• RT-11 SIG: Features the "RT-11 Minitasker," with reports from the Cincinnati symposium, a discussion on porting TeX, and an introduction to the KERMIT protocol.
• Site Management & Training (SITE) SIG: Contains a detailed technical explanation of AC power distribution in the United States and its relevance to computer room power.
• UNISIG: Features articles on the SVID (System V Interface Definition) and a recap of the UNISIG steering committee's tour of the Swiss DECUS Symposium.
• VAX Systems SIG: Presents "Pageswapper," which includes a technical Q&A session from the 1987 Fall Symposium and an article about an idle process killer program.

The document concludes with a section on the DECUS Program Library, providing updates on new software releases, followed by comprehensive lists of the various SIG steering committees.