The DeVIAS Letter

This document is a February 1984 issue of The RSX Multi-Tasker, a newsletter serving the DECUS U.S. Chapter SIGs for RSX and IAS operating systems.

Key contents include:

• Editorial Notes: The editors express a desperate need for user contributions, noting a recent drought in submissions, and provide guidelines for submitting machine-readable articles and utilizing RUNOFF formatting.

• Technical Troubleshooting & Reports:

  • Carl Friedberg discusses issues with RSX-11M Plus V2.1, including Task Builder problems and issues with Standalone BRU.
  • A report on the "FLX Record Length" problem when copying RT-11 files to RSX.
  • An activity report for the 1983 calendar year from the RSX SIG Chairman, noting transitions in SIG structure and leadership.
  • Updates on various working groups (Unsupported Versions, System Performance, Runoff, etc.).

• RUNOFF Primer: An extensive tutorial by Allen Watson covering the basics of using the RUNOFF (RNO) program for documentation, including formatting commands, page layout, indexing, and advanced features.

• RSX-11M SYSGEN: A detailed technical guide on performing an RSX-11M V4.1 SYSGEN on a VAX system.
• Asynchronous System Traps (ASTs): An introductory article on using ASTs for programming, including a sample code snippet.
• Networking: A brief overview of "Cheap (Free) RSX Networks" using existing hardware and software to transfer files.
• Taskbuilder Tutorial: An explanation of using the TKB utility for managing overlays, libraries, and common blocks.
• Queue Manager: Features and usage tips for the Queue Manager (QMG) in RSX-11M/M-PLUS.
• KWIC Index: An exhaustive Keyword-In-Context (KWIC) index of all Multi-Tasker articles from August 1980 through October 1983.
• Correspondence: A section dedicated to IAS-related issues, including correspondence regarding software problems and bug fixes.