Decus U.S. Chapter Sigs Newsletter

This document is the Decus U.S. Chapter Sigs Newsletter (Volume 4, Number 1). The newsletter serves as a platform for peer-to-peer interaction and technical exchange among members of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS).

Key highlights of this issue include:

• Editorial (General Interest): Communications Committee Chair Frank R. Borger reflects on the newsletter's evolution, specifically the shift in formatting policies to allow individual Special Interest Groups (SIGs) more autonomy in their presentation styles and the retirement of long-time VAX newsletter editor Larry Kilgallen.
• DAARC SIG (Data Acquisition, Analysis, Research and Control): Provides a comprehensive schedule of sessions for the 1988 Fall DECUS Symposium in Anaheim, focusing on real-time data acquisition, VAXELN, and manufacturing monitoring.
• DATATRIEVE/4GL SIG: Features an editorial celebrating the 10th anniversary of DATATRIEVE, a "Wombat Wizard" Q&A column addressing technical user issues, and an analysis of Product Improvement Requests (PIRs).
• EDUSIG: Discusses the establishment of an electronic mailing list (EDUSIG-L) to facilitate year-round technical discussions.
• Graphics SIG: Contains a guide to migrating UIS applications to X, information on an upcoming Graphics Arts Contest, and reports on ANSI graphics (X3H3) meetings.
• Languages & Tools SIG: Covers DCL compiler efforts, APL working group meetings, and extensive reports on DIBOL standards committee activities.
• MUMPS SIG: Includes a schedule of sessions for the upcoming symposium, "Global Access" news, and humorous anecdotes regarding MUMPS programming.
• Office Automation (OA) SIG: Provides an update on the future functionality of ALL-IN-1 software, information on the OA SIG tape, and a guide for efficient command entry.
• Personal Computer (PC) SIG: Offers technical tips for PRO and Rainbow users, including drive upgrades and file transfer methods.
• RSX/IAS SIG: Features a retrospective "Real RSX11D Programmer's Quiz," technical updates, and software tips.
• VAX Systems SIG: Focuses on the release of the Spring 1988 VAX SIG tapes, security utilities, and bug fixes for software like JUICER_2.
• Library Section: Lists various new programs available for VAX/VMS, PDP-11, and Rainbow computer families.

The document also includes comprehensive steering committee contact lists for the various SIGs, submission forms for articles and improvement requests, and membership application forms.