The Heap

This document is the May 1983 newsletter for the Structured Languages Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS).

Key points include:

• Editorial Changes & Goals: Editor John R. Barr introduces himself, explains the newsletter's hiatus, and outlines plans for future issues, including a new production schedule aligned with DECUS Symposia.
• Branding: The newsletter is officially named "The Heap," with a new slogan for members.
• Chairperson's Report: The new SIG Chair, James W. Livingston, Jr., discusses the group's mission to provide feedback to Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and proposes changing the group's name to the "Languages and Tools SIG" (LTSIG) to reflect a broader focus on modern software development tools.
• Technical Content: The newsletter includes technical tips, code examples for UNIX-based filters, and progress/bug reports regarding the NBS Pascal compiler.
• Symposium Information: A detailed schedule of events for the upcoming DECUS Symposium in St. Louis (May 1983) is provided.
• Member Participation: The newsletter includes a "Wishlist" survey and an answer sheet, encouraging members to vote on priorities for DEC and the SIG to pursue, as well as an invitation to volunteer for various coordinator roles.