Decus U.S. Chapter Sigs Newsletter

This document is the April 1990 issue of the DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society) U.S. Chapter SIGs Newsletter. It serves as a central hub for various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to communicate technical information, updates, and upcoming symposium schedules.

Summary of Contents:

• General Interest: Includes an editorial by Frank Borger regarding the challenges of managing multiple computing environments and operating systems.
• SIG-Specific Content: The newsletter is divided into sections for different SIGs, including DATATRIEVE, E-Pubs, EDUSIG, Graphics (GAPSIG), Languages and Tools (L&T), Networks, Office Automation, Personal Computer (PC), RSX, RT, UNISIG, and VAX. Each section features technical articles, working group reports, project improvement requests (PIRs), and tips for users.
• Symposium Information: A significant portion of the document is dedicated to the Spring 1990 DECUS Symposium in New Orleans, providing detailed schedules, calendars, and information on working group activities.
• Technical Contributions: Notable technical content includes tips on DATATRIEVE, guidance on DECwindows, PostScript programming, and managing network node names.
• Library and Membership Resources: The document includes the DECUS Library catalog information, updates on software tapes, and various forms for member participation, newsletter ordering, and membership applications.