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From: jnj@mb2c.UUCP (Jim Jackson)
Newsgroups: comp.org.usenix
Subject: Re: Usenix vs. Uniforum
Message-ID: <2185@mb2c.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 6-Jan-87 11:01:43 EST
Article-I.D.: mb2c.2185
Posted: Tue Jan  6 11:01:43 1987
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In article <2833@osu-eddie.UUCP>, mdf@osu-eddie.UUCP writes:
> I am unfamiliar with the distinctions between DECUS and
> /usr/group, and lately with the Usenix vs.  Uniforum concept.  I'm going
> to a conference at Uniforum, and want to make sure I don't miss
> anything. 
> 
> Can someone enlighten me?
> 
	In a nutshell, DECUS pertains to Digital (DEC) equipment.  Both Usenix
and /usr/group are UNIX based, but Usenix deals more with technical issues and
/usr/group's interest is more in the consumer, or end-user products.  Compare
the two separate programs.  There used to be a much wider gap in attendees of
the two; sandals and ponytails vs. 3-piece suits, but it not quite as wide
today. :)

				Jim Jackson
				Michigan Bell
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