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I have been reading the news now for over 4 months.  It seems that there
are a few basic questions that get asked from time to time that indicate
that people don't know much about DECUS and how to use its services.  
Unless someone objects, I will from time to time post a list of answers
to DECUS related questions that may be of interest to the net.  If you have
a suggestion on something that should be added to this posting please let
me know by E-mail to one of the addresses listed at the end.
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Some basic answers to DECUS questions:

1) What does DECUS stand for?

Digital Equipment Computer Users Society

2) How can I contact DECUS?

DECUS U.S. Chapter
219 Boston Post Road, BP02
Marlboro, Massachusetts  01752-1850

(617) 480-3418

3) What services does DECUS provide its members?

DECUS offers many services to its members.  Some of the more notable are:
a) The DECUS U.S. Chapter Symposia, held twice each year.  The next
Symposia will be in Nashville, Tennessee, April 27 - May 1, 1987.
b) The DECUS Program Library, a VERY large collection of software for almost
every computer DEC has ever made which is available for essentially the cost
of reproduction and distribution.
c) The combined SIG Newsletters, a monthly collection of the Special
Interest Group Newsletters which is available on a yearly subscription basis.

4) What is a SIG?

SIGs are Special Interest Groups.  There are many such SIGs in DECUS.
Some are: Artificial Intelligence, Business Applications, Commercial
Languages, DAARC, Data Management, Datatrieve/4GL, EDUSIG, Graphics,
Hardware Micro, IAS, Languages and Tools, Large Systems, MUMPS,
Networks, Office Automation, Personal Computer, RSTS, RSX, RT, Site
Management & Training, UNISIG (UNIX, ULTRIX), and VAX Systems.

SIGs sponsor sessions at symposia, publish newsletters and in other
ways provide services to DECUS members interested in particular
subsets of problems and applications of DEC computers and software.

5) What is a LUG?

A LUG is a Local Users Group.  There are many LUGs thoughout the U.S.,
Canada and the rest of the world.  LUGs usually are associated with
one or more SIGs.  For example many LUGs deal with the problems of VAX
systems only.  To find a LUG near you, contact the DECUS office.

6) How much does it cost to join DECUS?

Membership in DECUS is free.
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Clyde T. Poole, DECUS Large Systems SIG Newsletter Editor
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