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In article <qy2BV2w163w@cs.fau.edu>, theo@cs.fau.edu (Theo Heavey) writes:
|> If you are a National member of the ACM there is *supposed* to be a
|> rebate of sorts on your Computer Society membership -- though the IEEE
|> representative at the 800 number knew NOTHING about this.

The discount is $5 off the non-student rates.  When you send in
your membership application, simply put your ACM membership number
in the appropriate place on the application.

|> Finally, I understand (though I may be wrong) that ACM National members
|> will get the discounted conference fees at IEEE COmputer Society 
|> related functions.

False.  Members of the IEEE Computer Society will receive discounts
to Computer Society sponsored conferences.  Conference organizers
are required to charge a minimum of 25% more for non-members.

There are quite a number of conferences which are co-sponsored by
the ACM and Computer Society.  In that case, members of either organization
get the cheaper rate.

|> For the students that have the extra ~$35 to burn -- you will get a 
|> GREAT reference.

Not only do you get a good magazine (Computer) but you also join
a professional society.  I think it is important for all to remember
that the Computer Society is more than a magazine subscription
and performs quite a number of services for the profession as a whole.
PLEASE don't think of this as simply another magazine subscription!

Last point: You referred to "ACM National" and "IEEE National"; both
organizations are International.  The Computer Society has
approx. 106,000 members, of which about 25% are from outside the
U.S.

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Joseph Boykin
Manager, Mach OS Development
Encore Computer Corp
Treasurer, IEEE Computer Society

Internet: boykin@encore.com
Phone: 508-460-0500 x2720