The Moby Munger

This document is the August 1979 issue (Part I) of The Moby Munger, the official newsletter for the TECO Special Interest Group (SIG) of DECUS. It serves as a central hub for news, technical documentation, and user correspondence regarding the TECO text editor across various DEC operating systems.

Key highlights include:

• SIG News & Administration: The newsletter discusses past and upcoming TECO SIG meetings at DECUS symposia, outlines how to join the SIG, and issues an urgent call for volunteers, including a new SIG Chairman and a steering committee, to ensure the group’s continued existence and funding.
• Version Updates & Status: Detailed status reports are provided for TECO implementations on various platforms, including TECO-8, TECO-11 (for RT-11, RSX-11, and VAX/VMS), and information on the upcoming TECO-10.
• Technical Notes: The newsletter contains extensive technical notes for specific operating systems, covering new features, bug fixes, and I/O module updates.

• Macro Programming:

  • Problem/Solution of the Month: A community contest for writing efficient, compact TECO macros.
  • Feature Articles: Includes technical discussions on the "VAX Unit Processing Editor" (UPE) by David Leblang and thoughts on language-oriented editing.
  • Reader Contributions: A dedicated section for technical feedback, bug reports, and tips shared by members of the user community.

• Compatibility: Significant sections are devoted to documenting differences between various versions of TECO (e.g., TECO-11 V33 vs. V34; Texas TECO versions), aiming to help users manage the evolving landscape of TECO dialects.