SPRING 1987 VAX SIG TAPE SUBMISSION

				John Osudar

			   Electronics Department
			Argonne National Laboratory
				  205 A-051
			   9700 South Cass Avenue
			   Argonne, IL 60439-4837

			       Phone numbers:
			       FTS: 972-7505
			      (312) 972-7505

			 Electronic mail addresses:
			 Bitnet:  B35049 at ANLCMT
			    MFENET:  B35049@AN2

This directory tree contains the following software:

(1) two types of remote DECnet printer support, along with limited remote 
    batch support;

(2) a general, multi-threaded VMS "executive" server symbiont that provides a 
    simplified interface for writing "queue processors" for VMS server or 
    print queues (with examples of its use); [look for additional software 
    based upon this symbiont on future Sigtapes -- e.g. a reminder system,
    DECnet file transfer software, ...???!!!]

(3) a DCL pre-processor that strips comments, conditionally selects lines for 
    inclusion (useful for maintaining a common DCL source file for several 
    similar, buf different, command procedures), and generate label 
    cross-references;

(4) a utility to compress and ASCIIfy BACKUP savesets (and other large-record 
    files) for transmission over text-only communications media (such as the 
    Bitnet network);

(5) a multi-node VMS V4 chargeback accounting system (would need work to adapt 
    to a specific site's needs, though);

and

(6) miscellaneous utility routines, command procedures, etc. (including 
    "Reboot", the VAX frog).

Most directories have their own AAAREADME.TXT files, which provide more 
complete documentation of their contents.


				DISCLAIMER

All software in this directory tree is provided "as-is".  This software 
represents "work in progress", not completed products, and as such, may 
contain bugs or other "undesirable features".  No guarantee of functionality 
is expressed or implied.  My employer, Argonne National Laboratory, and I make 
no commitment to provide any type of support for any of this software.  
However, as time permits and for mutual benefit (since I use this stuff too), 
I will respond to phone calls, hardcopy mail or electronic messages regarding 
bugs, enhancements, or questions about this software, and I will try to submit 
corrected or enhanced copies of this stuff to future VAX Sigtapes.