Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board is a place for members to post notices about events, and general items of interest to alumni. To have a posting added to the Bulletin Board please send your information to: info@decalumni.com

• You Are Invited to a Virtual Reunion At Gordon College

  We are creating an Interactive Touch Screen Kiosk for the Ken Olsen Science Center on the campus of Gordon College in Wenham Mass.

  Within the Kiosk's database, we hope to collect, catalog and preserve the memories and messages of as many former DEC employees as possible. From the Kiosk screen, future visitors to the Center will be able to access your stories, comments, impressions and experiences about your careers at DEC.

  Do you have a memory you'd like to share? Write it down and send to us by mail or e-mail. Or record it as on audio or video. Send us your photos. We will accept all mediums and all formats.

  Click here for details and how to submit.

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• Does anyone know if there are public domain copies of DEC Standard 012 "unified part numbering code"?

  Thanks

  Dave Michael
  81-95
  adavidmichael(atsign)gmail.com

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• I have a complete PDP 11/44 system running RT11 and SPS Tek basic software. The system includes a PDP11/44 computer and two RL02 disk drives mounted in a DEC cabinet, a terminal, a printer and full documentation. The system is in operating condition and was maintained by a DEC service technician.

  Would your group have any interest in this system?

  Sincerely,
  John Panitz
  http://www.japanitz.com
  panitz@unm.edu

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• I wonder if you could do me a big favour? As you know I am studying for a PhD at Birkbeck (University of London) looking at the history of DEC and whether its downfall could have been avoided. One of the areas I am looking at is how the downsizing was handled in the company. I have created a short survey that I would like ex-Deccies to complete at http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=448885 Would it be possible to send the link out to the Dexodus membership with a short note explaining it is from me and asking them to please fill it in? It is only 15 short questions but important for a paper I am delivering as part of my course.

  Many thanks
  Dave Goodwin

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• I am a technical support analyst for the Chicago Tribune. I am looking for suugestions on how best to replace our PDP system with an INTEL based hardware platform. If Intel is not feasible, what other contemporary technology is out there that the younger engineers would have a compfort level ? CHiTrib has PDP parts & source code, FOR NOW. Just looking for "the right questions " to ask prospective vendors, & the best direction for moving forward.

  Robet Fane
  Systems Analyst
  Chicago Tribune
  p.312-222-2361

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• DEC Former Employee Survey

  I am asking for the help of all former DEC employees. I am conducting a research study about DEC and its legacy. Specifically, I'm interested in learning about the experiences of former DEC employees, their careers, and their thoughts and feelings about DEC. As part of this research, I am conducting a survey in which all former DEC employees are eligible (and encouraged!) to participate. The survey should take about 20-25 minutes to complete, and I will gladly provide a summary report of my findings to anyone interested in learning more about my research.

  To complete the survey, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=EBsltA5SbtMZQhSMSDHRuw_3d_3d

  I would appreciate your help in sharing news of this survey with your DEC colleagues. The survey will be available until March 31st. If you would prefer a paper copy of the survey, please contact me at walshia@bc.edu or (617) 552-2148 and I will be glad to send one to you.

  Thanks in advance for your consideration!

  Ian Walsh
  Doctoral Candidate
  Carroll School of Management
  Boston College

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• Jim Mickol developed a composit of some of his DEC experience and has sent it along to share with fellow Alumni. He says he will have others in the future and willsend those along as well. Enjoy!!

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenszwRl6Y#GU5U2spHI_4

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• I was involved in the development and delivery of Digital’s Sales Excellence Learning Lab (S.E.L.L.) program and through many moves have lost my copy of the course materials. What would be the best way to query the Dec Alumni to see if anyone has a set they can copy and mail to me? I’ll be happy to cover the costs of copying, mailing and handling.

  Michael Rogosin
  22 Chemin des Restanques No.10
  06250 Mougins, FRANCE

  Mob: +33 6 11 16 01 39
  Tel: +33 4 92 98 94 88
  Fax: +33 4 92 99 13 59
  US dial-in number: +1 415 992 7513
  Skype: mrogosin
  email: mrogosin@whycroft.com
  Web: www.whycroft.com

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• DEC ALUMNI IN EDUCATION

  We are looking for stories – any stories - about DEC Alumni who are or have been involved in education at any capacity. We would like to hear about the work being done, whether in the classroom, in the boardroom, in finance, in enrollment – any area of education. Are there trends you see or changes you would like to see. Media have been highlighting areas where we need to improve if we are to maintain our competitive edge globally. Is this your experience?

  In the next issue of the newsletter, which will come out in early spring, we would like to do a lead story on how DEC alumni have impacted education in the US and how DEC alumni see education today.

  The values we learned and practiced at DEC definitely carry over to other lines of work, especially in education. We would like to hear about your experiences in this regard.

  We would like to hear about your experiences, your joys and successes as well as any hard learnings that came out of your experience in education.

  If there are any of the DEC engineers who went into education at the end of their DEC careers through the DEC sponsored Engineers into Education program, let’s hear from you. What were/are your experiences. This was a ground breaking program at the time. Is this something other companies should consider?

  If anyone has any questions, let us know.

  We hope to get a number of stories that we can relate.

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• DEC ALUMNI SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT NETWORK

  Many DEC Alumni have pursued careers as small business owners. Wouldn't it be wonderful to bring together a group of small business owners who share the values and experience of the DEC culture for collegial support? This is the idea behind the DEC Alumni Small Business Owners Support Network that is now being formed by DEC Alumni Linda Marks and Sharon Woodruff.

  The group will meet at a Monthly Networking Lunch where we will have an opportunity to introduce ourselves to one another and share our ideas for success. The networking lunch will take place at a central location in the 495/MetroWest area.

  For more information, or if you would like to join, contact LSMHEART@aol.com or (617)965-7846. We will send you a new member survey to learn about your business, your needs and your interests.

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• ACCESS TO DIGITAL PENSION INFORMATION

  All former Digital employees who would like to access information about their pension funds can obtain this information online at the following URL: www.netbenefits.com.

  All formaer Digital employee retirement accounts were transferred by HP to Fidelity Investments. Use the URL and follow the instructions for setting up individual access.

  For additional information or to have questions answered you can call Fidelity Investments at 800-457-4015

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• Wanted - Retired Engineers in Eastern MA