	Greetings from San Diego Decus, Fall 1979

	The VAX Sig tape contains nine groups of files, indicated by
	[SUBDIRECTORIES].  Translations:

	[BUTL]		utilities from Boeing Computer
	[MUTL]		utilities from Management Science Assoc.
	[NEWSLET]	all issues of the PAGESWAPPER (VAX Sig Newsletter)
	[PCDRIV]	a paper tape reader/punch driver and ACP
	[PMESSRC]	Performance Measuring package from Digital (source)
	[PMEUPD]	Performance Measuring package (installation kit)
	[TREK]		a rich version of Star Trek
	[VAXNET]	update of VAXNET (intersystem comm package)
	[WUTL]		utilities from Western Electric

	The files were put on the tape TWICE using RMSBCK.  The best way
to install the files is to situate yourself in a clean [sub]directory and
execute the command file RESTORE.COM, as in the following example.

	$CREATE/DIRECTORY [someplace.VAXF79]
	$SET DEFAULT [someplace.VAXF79]
	$ALLOC MT?: RSTTAP:		! the logical name RSTTAP:
	$MOUNT RSTTAP: VAXF79		!  is required.
	$COPY RSTTAP:RESTORE.COM *
	$@RESTORE.COM

Then selectively move the executables, com files, and documentation
to their more appropriate and permanent [sub]directories.

	To reproduce the tape for distribution (which please feel free
to do even if you are not part of the official distribution net), try
one of the two methods:
	1) Get a copy of the file MTCOPY.EXE from the tape.
	   Hang the tape on drive 0 and execute MTCOPY (which makes
	   copies on a one drive system using a disc file).
	2) Load the tape onto your system following the above example.
	   Excute the command file TAPEBUILD.COM (also from the tape).

	Although NONE of the software is officially supported by the
authors, most would probably like to hear about any trouble you have
with their creations.  As librarian, I will be happy to forward your
unofficial SPR's to the authors.  Please include "FALL79" and the
"SUBDIRECTORY" of the offending package, as well as the names of the
files involved and a BRIEF description of the problem. Include your
name and address (complete) so the author can get in touch with you
if details or dumps are needed.  Please don't send me printouts, tapes,
or floppies of the problem.

	The pitch:  If you enjoy using this kind of software without the
		grief of having to write it yourself, think of the
		benefit others may gain from some gem you have written.
		Please SUBMIT your gems (even if not perfectly polished)
		to:

			Intermetrics, Inc.
			Suite 415
			4733 Bethesda Ave.
			Bethesda, Md. 20014

			Attn: Alan Goodhue

		Include a signed release form if you have one. If not,
		I will send you one when I get your tape or floppy.
		Put your name and phone number on the reel of tape or
		floppy label so I can reach you if I have problems
		reading it.

			thanks,
				Alan

