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NEWSLETTER
In this issue:
Page
From the Editors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
About Software Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Our Computer Speaks Russian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
First Terak User's Group Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Letters to the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Special Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
The Terak Pascal Physics Educators User's Group ................
Chaining Programs under UCSD Pascal .. .......................
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2
4
5
5
5
8
Question And Answer· Installing a Line Printer .................... 11
Hardware Hints· Preventive Maintenance .... . ... . . ..... .......... 14
And Now a Word From Our Sponsors ............................. 15
Terak Introduces New Products . ............. .. ............... 15
MINITAB Is Statistically Proven on Teraks ....................... 15
Data Base Management becomes International .................. 16
CAD Instruction with a Terak from T&W .. . ........ . ............. 16
Membership Roster Swells ........................ . ............ 17
Copyright (c) October, 1981, Terak User's Group
It is, assumed that all articles or correspondence submitted to the Terak
User's Group Newsletter arew1th the author's permission to publish in any
User's Group publication.
The articles are the responsiblilty of the
authors and the editor assumes no responsibility for liability for articles
or information in the document.
The views expressed are those of the
authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Terak User's
Group or the Terak Corporation.
The Terak User's Group Newsletter is published bi-monthly by
the Terak User's Group.
Editor - Jerry Grady
Associate Editor - Marie Corbin
Writers - Marie Corbin, Dave Delster, Jerry Grady
DEC, DECUS, RT-11, P.DP-11 are all trademarks of Digital
Equipment Corporation. UCSD Pascal is a trademark
of the University of California Board of Regents.
Terak is a trademark of the Terak Corporation.
Vol 1, Issue 2
Terak User's Group Newsletter
this opportunity to congratulate and
thank the Terak Engineering Group. This
group
of people
has
worked
very
diligently to get several new Terak
products into production but get very
little public recognition for all their
hard work. So at this time we want to
say: "Stand up and take a bow.
And
THANKS!" (See the product plugs, in "And
Now a Word From Our Sponsers".)
From the Editors
The response has been amazing!
In one
than
150
membership
month
more
applications have been received; more
than 100 disks from the library have
been sent out. There actually are Terak
users out there!
About Software Requests
A warm "thank you" must be extended to
all those persons who have filled out
membership applications. It shows that
there is a need and support for a User's
Group of this kind.
Now if only those
persons who have been waiting for the
right moment will go ahead and fill out
and send in the membership application,
the membership
rolls would probably
double in a month again.
There
have been
over
50 Software
Requests ordering
software from the
User's Group Library. This is great, as
it shows that the software in
the
Library can be useful to people. But in
the process of filling these orders
several points have come to light:
PLEASE, please do not send just
purchase orders. The User's Group
is
independent
of
the
Terak
Corporation and has no
way of
processing PO's.
Please make the
request that a check be processed
and included with
the purchase
order. All purchasing offices will
do this, especially for the small
amounts of money necessary to order
Library software.
Please take a couple of minutes to fill
out the application and mail it. It is
the only method used to generate a final
mailing list for the Newsletter and
Bulletin. If an application is not on
file, no copies will be sent. You are
not automatically on the mailing list
just because you received a copy of the
first issue.
Please make sure that all orders
are sent to the Terak User's Group
address. Currently this coincides
with the Terak Corporation address.
This
can
be
confusing
for
Purchasing Offices.
They have a
tendency to include your Software
Requests with
general purchases
which are
sent to
the
Terak
Corporation. The Checks are then
sent directly to the bank and the
software order forms are never seen
again.
This
can
cause
an
unreasonable delay as the orders
are chased down.
And if
your
copies
of the first
Newsletter
and
Bulletin
have
disappeared, write and ask for more.
Extra membership forms will gladly be
sent along as well.
More than one
person at a Terak installation site may
join - there is no limit to the number
of people that may join. Actually, the
more the merrier.
To those diehards who
have jOined,
welcome.
And lets make this group into
a tool that best serves everybody's
interests. And from the Ed~tor - Thank
You. You have shown that this idea, at
least, isn't just a flash on the screen.
As a final note, we would
like to
October, 1981
Do make sure the check is made out
to the Terak User's Group and not
take
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Vol 1, Issue 2
Department of Slavic Languages
and
Literatures was especially
intrigued
about this desktop system because of the
new
areas
of
linguistics
related
instruction that could be explored via
Terak's programmable character set. For
some
time Dr.
Scatton had
been
searching. for
a mechanism by which
computers could
be used to aid in
teaching foreign languages (specifically
Russian).
the Terak Corporation.
The bank
gets a bit suspicious when. the
checks are deposited. Long hours
are spent pleading with the teller
to accept the checks and not to
worry (they probably still do).
Do
include a
return shipping
address with the order form.
One
order is sitting waiting to be
processed because the check has no
address on it and the order form is
equally blank in that a~ea.
Upon learning that one Terak unit would
arrive at Albany in the Fall of 1978,
Dr.
Scat ton decided
to seek out
colleagues
at
other
academic
institutions that· were already using
Terak systems and developing software
for them.
In the early winter
of
1978-79,
Dr.
Scatton visited
the
University of Minnesota where a group
headed
by Dr.
Peter
Patton was
developing Terak software for a variety
of academic disciplines, including the
language area. Dr. Scat ton returned to
Albany confident that software could be
designed and implemented on the Terak
8510/a to assist in the teaching of
foreign languages and related alternate
character set problems, and began this
work almost immediately.
Although he
insists that he is not a "computer
programmer"
or
"technician",
Dr.
Scatton and his assistants have over the'
past year and a half produced a great
deal of applications software to assist
in the classroom - particularly with
respect to teaching Russian.
All orders are being shipped via
UPS.
If this causes a hardship
(i.e. the closest UPS office is 70
miles away), please indicate next
to the shipping address that the
order is to be shipped via US Mail.
Our Computer Speaks Russian
[Editor's Note: This article was written
by Ray Coco of the State University of
New York, Albany, Computing Center. It
is excerpted here from HOTLINE with
permission of
the author.
Future
articles on the use of the Terak Graphic
Computer System with foreign languages
are planned. Input on specific language
implementations on the
Terak is
solicited.]
On January 6, 1978, the (SUNY, Albany)
Computing Center submitted a proposal to
the Higher
Educational Instructional
Equipment Grants Program for matching
funds
to
purchase
desktop
microcomputers, believing that with the
advent of
this new
technology the
opportunity existed to radically change
the way students learn from and about
computers. On June 1, 1978 the desktop
computer selection committee agreed to
purchase a model 8510/a from the Terak
Corporation as it clearly met all the
requirements of the Request For Quote.
Utilities Support
In order to facilitate the proposed
departmental projects, a considerable
amount of time was devoted to the design
and implementation of various utility
programs and to the modification of
existing systems software. Much of that
work was related to Terak's ability to
handle
user-designed
character sets
(making it
possible to use Russian
Cyrillic
and
English
alphabets
simultaneously)
and
its
graphics
capabilities. .With the help of these
As an active member of the selection
committee, Dr.
Ernest Scat ton of the
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utilities, instructional programs were
written
to assist
in
courses
in
languages and linguistics, both at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
October, 1981
system, a complete bibliography of the
important
Russian
literary journal,
Vestnik Literatury, has been entered.
lypese tti ng
Instructional Programs
With the acquisition of a Cyrillic font
for the Computing Center's Compugraphic
typesetter,the
Slavic
Languages
Department uses the Terak to input and
prepare
Cyrillic
material
for
typesetting.
Both the Cyrillic and
Roman
alphabets
can
be
viewed
Simultaneously on the screen.
This
makes
transliteration
schemes
unnecessary.
The software was recently
used to input, edit, and typeset two
mixed Russian-English texts. The first
was
a
certificate of participation
awarded to high school students who took
part in a Russian language competition
sponsered by
the
Slavic
Languages
Department; the second was a Russian
text
with
accompanying
notes
and
glossary, suitable for inclusion in a
Russian reader or for use in an advanced
course in reading
and
translating
Russian. The hope is to be able to
obtain high-quality camera-ready copy of
Cyrillic material at a cost that would
be attractive to potential publishers.
Two major instructional programs were
completed.
The "Articulatory
Tract"
included a series of four tutorials
which were produced making use of a
graphios display on the Terak of the
human vocal tract to teach and finally
test the commonly used nomenclature for
the organs and spaces used in human
speech.
Russian phonetics was the second major
instructional effort.
A program was
designed to simulate Russian phonetic
transcription
and
to
teach
the
linguistic rules which it involves. The
program
accepts a Russian word
in
standard
Cyrillic
orthography
and
illustrates
the
generation of its
related phonetic transcription by the
step-by-step
application
of
major
phonetic
rules.
The program makes
considerable use of graphics to provide
the user with screen displays explaining
actions taken by the program.
These
displays replicate handouts provided to
the student.
It should be noted that although Dr.
Scatton's work is aimed primarily at
teaching
linguistics, and even more
specifically Russian, the capabilities
he and his assistants found so useful in
the Terak can be adapted and
used
equally
well
for
practically
any
academic discipline. This is reinforced
by Dr. Scatton's own words:
"In a single stroke, acquisition of
the Terak system has made possible
an almost
unlimited
range
of
projects which we could only have
dreamed of earlier. There are also
unanticipated benefits which the
Terak has brought.
It has served
students well by allowing them to
gain experience
which will
be
professionally valuable, by opening
up
to
them
the
exciting
perspectives which computing brings
Research
Research
in
Russian
literary
bibliographies
concentrated
on
the
design and implemention of a system to
facilitate creation of bibl~ographic
data files containing both Latin and
Cyrillic material.
Taking advantage of
the Terak's character handling ability,
a character set containing both full
upper and lower case English and Russian
alphabets was built.
The original aim
of the project was to make it possible
to ·compute" in Russian as well as
English. As a practical application, it
is presently
being
used
to build
computer-based literary bibliographies
made available in machine readable form
or as camera-ready copy.
Using this
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to the humanities. Beyond this,
reference
to
the
computing
activities undertaken has found its
way into our recruiting materials,
and has attracted reactions from
colleagues in additon to leading to
increasing graduate applications."
Vol 1, Issue 2
Some of the goals for the first year are
to obtain
an
official
and
legal
declaration
as
a
non-profit
organization; continue to expand the
User's Group Software Library; publish
another updated
Terak User's
Group
Bulletin
of
Available
Software
(TUGBOATS);
publish
the
newsletter
bi-monthly; and write a charter.
During the coming year Dr.
Scatton's
work will continue along several lines
including
(1)
the
inputting
of
additional texts for advanced Russian
courses;
(2)
designing
more
instructional modules in Russian; (3)
pursuing
the
feasibility
of
a
cooperative project aimed at producing
computer-based review modules in Russian
grammar (preliminary discussions have
taken place with colleagues at MIT and
the University of Chicago); and (4)
continuing
to input
other literary
bibliographies.
Formation of Special Interest Groups is
desired.
The following groups
were
suggested: Computer Aided Instruction,
Computer Aided
Design,
Physics and
Physics
Education,
Psychology
and
Psychology Education, Foreign Languages,
and Word Processing.
For the first year, membership dues will
not be assessed.
Members of the User's
Group should consider how they wish to
support the organization, beginning with
the second year.
Tentative plans for the second year
'include
electing presiding officers,
establishing funding, and determining a
more concrete direction for the Terak
User's Group.
First Terak User's Group Meeting
by Harie Corbin
On Wednesday, August 5, 1981 at ACM
SIGGRAPH '81 in Dallas, Texas, a not so
august body of people met for the First
and Only Original Terak User's Group
Organizational Meeting. It was on short
notice, but there was a good turnout of
approximately 50 people.
Here is a
brief summary of that meeting:
Participation of Attendees
The attendees introduced themselves and
stated their interest
in the Terak
User's
Group.
This
allowed
an
opportunity
for
everyone to obtain
information
from
one
another
and
determine common interests.' Additional
newsletters, software
catalogs,
and
membership forms were made available and
all of the User's Group·Software was
available for copying. This was done
for several hours after adjournment of
the meeting.
Discussion of Plan and Intent
-With
great
intentions
but
little
planning, it has been
decided that
control of the Terak User's Group will
remain in Scottsdale for the first year.
There will be no election of officers.
Jerry - Grady,
Supervisor,
Marketing
Software Support, will preside as the
User's Group manager for this first
year. Terak Corporation has agreed to
provide funding for this period of time
for the User's Group operations.
For those who were not able to attend,
we hope you can make it to one of the
proposed three meetings to be held this
year (until July, 1982). There will be
much more advance notice and planning
for these meetings and possible seminar
presentations
to
make
them
more
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Terak User's Group Newsletter
October, 1981
interesting.
SEE YOU THEREI
The Terak Pascal Physics Educators User's Group
Letters to the Editor
Editor:
Enclosed is a letter which is being sent
to the individuals who have expressed an
interest in participating in the Terak
Pascal Physics Educators User's Group.
Also enclosed is a form to advertise our
Special
Interest
Group
in
your
Newsletter.
Special Interest Groups
Editor:
Please find enclosed an application for
membership in the Terak User's Group.
I hope to submit to you a description of
some of our programs to be included in
your Tugboats section and a general
statement of our philosophy, goals and
be a delay in
methods.
There may
delivering
this material because of
summer vacation plans of some of the
individuals involved.
would also like
to
suggest the
following speCial interest groups that
could be formed within the User Group:
I
Graphics Packages
FORTRAN
PASCAL
MACRO
RT-11 as
PASCAL as
Text Processing
I hope
that we can coordinate our
activities in a manner which will assist
the usefulness
of the Terak User's
Group.
I do not believe that any of these
subject areas were brought up at the
[Terak
User's
Group]
meeting last
Wednesday [August 5, 1981]. Please feel
free to contact me if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
David M. Winch
Associate Professor of Physics
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
[Editor's Note: The following pages
are copies of some of the material
sent by Mr. Winch. If you have a
further interest in PhYSics and/or
PhysiCS Education on the
Terak
contact Mr. Winch or send him a
completed copy
of the
Physics
Network information form.]
Robert R. Schneider
Center for Energy Studies
The University' of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712
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Vol 1, Issue 2
TERAK, PASCAL EDUCATIONAL PHYSICS NETWORK
We believe that a network of TERAK PASCAL users would be very helpful in:
(1)
Avoiding duplication of effort. With some planning we can share
software and avoid duplicating the work of others.
(2)
Offer specialized services. For example we here at UN-L have a
digitizer and have used an artist to draw pictures to enrich our
graphics. We could provide such a network service, perhaps. Others
might have other special capabilities.
(3)
Co-author physics lessons. We could define a sequence of physics
lecture or lab content and share in the development of the lessons.
For example, Bob Fuller and Dave Winch are now involved in a project
to develop 24 labs to go along with the main 24 modules of our
calculus-based physics keller plan courses at Lincoln and Kalamazoo.
We are working together to prepare the lesson materials and coordinate
the labs.
(4)
Share existing programs. It is possible that each of us has already
developed some programs that would be useful to others.
(5)
Information exchange. Cliff Bettis, here, has developed a scheme that
allows one to chain pascal programs together and thus keep the student
from seeing the command line between different subprograms of a long
pascal program. You may have developed some utility programs that will
be useful to the rest of us.
We have adopted an authoring flow chart and project organizational structure
similar to those used by Alfred Bork's group (Univ. of Cal./Irvine). We have
tried to develop a top down structure for all of our lessons and utilities.
Your comments and suggestions are invited.
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TERAK, PASCAL EDUCATIONAL PHYSICS NETWORK
NMffi ____________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
TELEPHONE NmmER _________________________________
Single Drive
Dual Drive
Version of Pascal ________
Number of TERAKS _______ Single Density ______ Double Density _______
Other equipment (printer, color monitor, digitizer __________________________________
Materials that you would share or materials that you would like to obtain __________
Other Comments _____.__________________________________________________________________
·--_____ ._a.____________________
Please return to:
David Winch
Physics Department
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Vol 1, Issue 2
Chaining Programs under UCSD Pascal
Editor:
I wrote a short note about my chaining
program for the Terak User's Group and
have enclosed it. I thought it might be
of interest to other users and want to
do what I can to support an active users
group.
Clifford Bettis
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-01"11
{
A Program Chainer for UCSD Pascal
Clifford Bettis
Department of Physics and Astronomy
260 Behlen Lab
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0111
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln we are interested in writing software
for computer assisted instruction in laboratory physics. We use UCSD Pascal
(both version 1.5 and 2.0) on dual density Teraks. Because computer assisted
instruction programs tend to be long we have found that in spite of our best
efforts at memory conservation we run into trouble both at compile time (lack
of sufficient symbol table space) and run time. Furthermore, for our project
(which will involve undergraduates who have little or no computer experience)
we feel it is necessary to keep separate our ultimate users and the UCSD
operating system. So I wrote the routine listed below to allow the chaining
of programs in the UCSD environment. It has been tested on both the single
and dual density machines, and has proven non-carcinogenic as far as the
operating system is concerned. To use it, compile it, write a calling program
(an example, CHAIN_TEST is given below) and compile it and link it to the
compiled unit. One can also install the CHAINER in the library using the
utility LIBRARY.
}
{$S+}
UNIT CHAINER;
INTERFACE
PROCEDURE CHAIN(S: STRING);
IMPLEMENTATION
CONST
POINT_ADDR
= 48 {60 octal}; OFFSET = 84 {124 octal, there are the
values for UCSD Pascal version 2.0; for version 1.5e
use OFFSET = 82 (122 octal) };
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RETURN
October, 1981
= 13;
PROCEDURE CHAIN;
TYPE
BUFFER
= PACKED
RECORD
QUEUE: PACKED ARRAY [0 •• 63] OF CHAR;
HEADER: INTEGER;
TAILER: INTEGER;
CHAR_COUNT: INTEGER;
END;
VAR
KBD_SERV_ADDR : INTEGER;
RING_BUFF_ADDR: INTEGER;
I : INTEGER;
RNG_BUFFER
RECORD CASE BOOLEAN OF
TRUE: (ADDR: INTEGER);
FALSE: (BUF: ;BUFFER);
END;
PROCEDURE GET_ADDRESS(VAR KBD_SERV_ADDR: INTEGER);
VAR SERV_LOCATION: RECORD CASE BOOLEAN OF
TRUE: (LOCATION: INTEGER);
FALSE: (REG: ;PTR_TO_ADDR);
END;
BEGIN
SERV_LOCATION.LOCATON := POINT_ADDR;
KBD_SERV_ADDR :=
END;
{ Get address of keyboard
interrupt service routine }
SERV_LOCATION.REG~;
PROCEDURE GET_BUFF{RING_BUFF_ADDR: INTEGER);
BEGIN
RNG_BUFFER.ADDR := RING_BUFF_ADDR;
END;
BEGIN (* CHAIN *)
GET_ADDRESS{KBD_SERV_ADDR);
RING_BUFF_ADDR := KBD_SERV_ADDR - OFFSET;
GET_BUFF(RING_BUFF_ADDR);
{ Point to ring buffer }
{ Point to keyboard service
routine }
{ The keyboard input buffer is
OFFSET bytes from routine }
{ Put this address into an
address pointer }
WITH RNG_BUFFER.BUFF: DO
BEGIN
FOR I := 2 TO (LENGTH(S)+1) DO
QUEUE[«HEADER+I) MOD 64)] := S[I-1]; { Insert program name into
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the keyboard buffer }
{ Preceed with X for eXecute }
QUEUE[«HEADER+1) MOD 64)] : = IXI;
QUEUE[«HEADER+LENGTH(S)+2) MOD 64)] : = CHR( RETURN) ;
{ And append carriage return }
{ Update queue head and tail }
HEADER := (HEADER + 1) MOD 64;
TAILER := (HEADER + LENGTH(S) + 2) MOD 64;
END;
END;
END.
{ An example that uses the CHAINER }
{$S+}
PROGRAM CHAIN_TEST;
USES CHAINER;
VAR S: STRING;
BEGIN
WRITELN(IWhat program do you wish to execute?I);
WRITE ( ': ');
READLN( S);
CHAIN(S);
END.
{ Note that after the CHAIN procedure is called there should be no READs
or READLNs in the calling program as these procedures reset the ring
buffer used in the CHAINER. }
Editor's Note: In the UNIT CHAINER,
Mr. Bettis uses a technique that
is
known to most UCSD
Pascal
hackers to access memory.
This is
the RECORD CASE structure as used
in procedure CHAIN. This structure
allows a user to PEEK and POKE
memory contents easily. Basically,
a record type is set up that is a
variable case structure
as
in
RNG_BUFFER. Part of the case is an
integer: this is where the address
of the
memory location to
be
accessed is stored. The other part
is a
pointer to a
TYPE that
represents the data in memory to be
acces~ed,in
this case a RECORD
structure that is a QUEUE.
The
address of the interrupt service
routine is retrieved (from
the
contents of location 48) and then a
new address is calculated using the
known offset of where the keyboard
input buffer is located. Storing
this address in the integer portion
of
the
variable
case
record
structure, the queue can now be
accessed
by
pointing
to
the
contents
of that
address with
RNG_BUFFER.BUFF;.
This technique should be used by
only the most serious of hackers
that are quite familiar with the
memory layout of the Terak/UCSD
Pascal OS.]
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Question
Q:
A:
And Answer -
Installing a Line Printer
The following is a typical list of the
most often asked questions by someone
trying to attach a printer to a Terak
Graphic
Computer
System.
These
questions were derived from frequent
telephone conversations with many users.
If
your particular question is not
answered please send a letter to the
Newsletter.
It will be answered in the
next issue.
If you have any helpful
hints to add to this list, please send
those as well.
Q:
A:
Q:
A:
I want to add a printer to my Terak.
What is the best type to use?
Choosing
a printer
is
a very
personal thing. All of your printer
requirements must be considered: Do
you want a letter quality printer
(fully formed character); Do you
want high speed output; Do you want
graphics output capability; Do you
want different character fonts; What
is your price range?
Write
down
all
your
printing
requirements and then call one or
more
local
computer
peripheral
dealers. They can provide you with
a list of printers,
literature,
specifications, and
price ranges
that will fit most if not all of
your
needs.
Choose
a reliable
dealer
and don't forget printer
ribbons, paper, an RS-232 cable, and
other
accessories.
A list
of
printers that are known to work with
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Q:
A:
October, 1981
Terak Graphic Computer Systems is
given in section 5 of TUGBOATS.
What is necessary to connect the
printer to the Terak?
Basically
all
you
need is an
available serial port and an RS-232
cable.
But there are a few more
requirements.
First your printer
should
have
RS-232
serial
communication capability. Next the
RS-232 cable from the printer must
connect to the J1 connector (DCE) of
the serial port EIB. Refer to the
Terak 8510/a Installation and User's
Guide for correct orientation. The
RS-232 cable is probably assembled,
but for reference, pins 2, 3, 7 and
20 should be connected for use by
the Terak.
Pins
2 and 3 are
Transmit Data and Receive Data, pin
7 is Signal Ground, and pin 20 is
Data Terminal Ready (DTR).
What are the functions of these
pins?
Pin 2 or Transmit Data is the wire
that carries the characters from the
Terak to the printer or peripheral
device.
Pin
3 or Receive
Data accepts
characters
from the
printer or
peripheral device.
Pin 7 or Signal Ground will help to
relieve spurious noise on the other
Signal wires.
Pin 20 or Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
is used by the printer to tell the
Terak when it is all right to send
another character. In some printers
this Signal will indicate when the
printer's character buffer is full
by taking the signal HIGH.
What is a printer character buffer
and when does it get full?
Almost
all new printers have a
character buffer. This is a section
of memory, usually 100 to 1000 bytes
long,
that will store unprinted
characters.
The reason for this is
that
the computer usually sends
information faster than it can be
printed.
This buffer allows the
computer to send blocks of character
without waiting for the printer to
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the space bar, a printer name or
protocol will appear.
When
the
correct information is displayed,
select your next option by typing
its letter. When you quit PRINTOUT,
save the status of the program to
keep those options you have selected
for the
next time
you execute
PRINTOUT.
Q: What about all the switch settings
that are referred to in Appendix F
of the Terak 8510/a Installation and
User's Guide?
A: On page F-1 is a diagram of the
serial port EIB (External Inteface
Board) which is mounted on the rear
of the 8510.
There are two groups
of pencil switches which must be set
properly to communicate with the
printer.
Switches should be set
using a paper clip. This ensures
that the switch is pressed cleanly
and firmly. When setting a switch,
it should click audibly into place.
Pushing in at the top of the switch
will turn it ON (red will show at
the bottom).
Pushing in at the
bottom of the switch will turn it
OFF (red will show at the top).
Starting from the left, use the
following switch settings:
Left
1-0N
2-0FF
3-0N
4-0FF
This selects the serial port for
Serial Unit 1, which is what the
User's Group software is preset to
communicate with.
Left
5-0FF 6-0FF
7-0FF
8-0FF
This turns off the serial port sense
switches. They perform no purpose
as far as the printer is concerned.
Right
1-0FF 2-0FF
3-0FF
4-0FF
This sets the communication mode to
be
8
bit
characters,
parity
disabled, TTY filter disabled, and
odd parity. In almost all instances
these settings will work with the
printer selected. If you are using
a teletype model 33, then you may
want to enable the TTY filter.
The next set of four switches sets
the baud rate for the printer.
The
following baud rates are the most
common:
print each
individual character.
The DTR signal indicates that the
printer is ready to accept another
character.
Several
printers use
this signal to indicate that the
buffer is
full by changing the
signal from active LOW to HIGH.
Other printers may use a different
method of indicating the buffer is
full.
What might those methods be?
It will be necessary to check the
printer's user or operator manual to
find out, but one of the most common
methods requires the printer to send
a character, such as XON (control
S), when the buffer is full and then
send
a character, such as XOFF
(control Q), when it is ready to
receive more information. Another
method requires the Terak to send a
character, such as ETX, and then
wait for the printer to send back a
corresponding ready character, such
as ACK, before the Terak sends any
more information.
How does the Terak know which method
to use?
Guided by the printer's manual, you
driving
must choose the correct
software.
This
software
is
available through the User's Group
Library. For the RT-11/85 operating
system, order disk RT3B-80-0005; for
UCSD
Pascal,
order
disk
PS20-80-0001.
What is on these disks?
RT3B-80-0005 contains the source and
system files for several printer
handlers. If your printer uses DTR
to
indicate
buffer
full,
use
LPUNT1.MAC
and install the file
SL.SYS as the printer handler.
If
your printer
uses
the XON/XOFF
protocol, use LPXON.MAC and SX.SYS.
LPETX.MAC
and
SE.SYS
are
the
cor~esponding
source and handler
files for printing using the ETX/ACK
protocol.
PS20-80-0001 contains
a
program
called
PRINTOUT.
This
program
presents a screen menu with several
options. By typing A, then hitting
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Charles Edward Judge
University or Nebraska-Lincoln
Physics Department
Attn: Robert Katz
Behlen Laboratory, Room 365
Lincoln NB
68588
Phone: 402/472-2405
Graphics
Word Processing
Numerical Methods
Dr. Leo J. LaFrance
New Mexico State University
Mechanical Engineering Department
Box 3450 JH 159
88003
Las Cruces NH
Phone: 505/646-3501
Computer Aided Design and other Applications of
computer graphics
Dr. Wesley C. Becker
University of Oregon
College of Education - DCEP
Eugene OR
97403
Dr. Marian Harty
Edgewood College
855 Woodrow Street
53711
Madison WI
CAl - Language functions
Phone: 608/257-4861
Educational uses of computers (college-level);
Statistical Packages;
Innovative Programs
Phone: 503/686-5501
Peter A. Stewart
Brown University
Division of Biology and Medicine
Box G
Providence RI
02912
Phone:
/
Modelling of physiological systems
Graphics
Numerical analysis, word proceSSing, Information
storage and retrieval and proceSSing
Jerome P. Wood
6105 Harris
Raytown MO
64133
Phone: 816/474-8520
Personal Financel Recordkeeping
Pascal language and general Utilities
Graphics
Dennis P. Ortbals
DARCOM-ALMSA
PO Box 1578
DRXAL-TA
St. Louis MO
63188
October, 1981
Brian J. Pankuch
Union College
Department of Chemistry
1033 Springfield Avenue
07016
Cranford NJ
Phone: 201/276-2600
Software for use with Chemistry students
Software for use in an analytical lab
Interfacing micro with instruments
Phone: 314/263-5646
Business Software
Word Processing
Data Communications
Graphics
Henry T. Sigiura, M.D.
Presbyterian-University of PA Medical Center
Department of Pathology
51 North 39th Street
Philadelphia PA
19104
Phone: 215/662-8077
Sidney Birnbaum
California State Polytechnic University
Mathematics Department
3801 Temple Avenue
Pomona CA
91768
Phone: 714/598-4843
Instructional applications
Numerical analysis
Dr. David E. Hartman
Chairman
Engineering Division
2100 South Mobberly
75602
Longview TX
Edward N. Stevensen, Jr.
University of Hartford
College of Engineering
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford CT
06117
Phone: 214/753-0231
Engineering education, applicatiOns
Electrical, mechanical, structural engineering
Phone: 203/243-4846
Vibration, motion graphics-design optimization
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Lqwrence A. Wheeler, MD, PhD
Indiana University
N440 University Hospital
1100 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis IN
~6202
Kerry B. Clark
Florida Institute of Technology
Department of Biological Sciences
Melbourne FL
32901
Phone: 305/723-3701
CAl, da ta goosing·
Phone: 317/264-3771,
Computer Aided Instruction
Differential Diagnosis
Pathology Computing
John G. Hopkins
West Virginia University
Department of Physical Science
306 Hodges Hall
Morgantown WV
26506
Phone: 304/293-6137
General Physical Science related software (as is
being developed at Irvine, CA)
General and advance Physics Instructional software
Astronomy
Meteorology
Gary P. Dirlam, P.E.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
John Ireland Blvd
Transportation Bldg, Room 312
St. Paul MN
55155
Phone: 6121296-3013
Project Management/Scheduling
Communication with IBM host; graphic representaton
of data; support programming operations
Statistical analysis
Arthur E. Rogosta
Aeromechnics Laboratory, USARTL
Trailer 18
Ames Research Center
Moffett Field CA
9~035
Phone:
Operating System Extensions
Software Development Tools
Games
Le H. Nguyen
University of Florida
CIRCA
411 Weil Hall
Gainesville FL
32611
Phone: 904/392-0906
Computer Graphics
Computer Assisted Instruction
Word Processing
~15/965-6235
Roger Schvaneveldt
New Mexico State University
Psychology Department
Box 3452
88003
Las Cruces NM
Betty Ruth Neilly
Florida International University
Academic Computer Services
Miami FL
33199
Phone: 305/552-2567
Education
Phone: 505/646-1047
John H. Jinkerson
NASA-Ames Research Center
FHI
Moffett Field CA
94035
Terrence F. Flower
College of St. Catherine
Department of Physics
200~ Randolph Avenue
St. Paul MN
55105
Phone: 415/965-5108
Computer Graphics
Scientific Subroutine Libraries
Control Theory
Phone: 612/690-6598
Physics
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appl~cations
Robert Hsu
University of Hawaii
Linguistics Department
Honolulu HI
96822
Dr. Frank P. Day
Old Dominion University
Department of Biological Sciences - NLSB
Norfolk VA
23508
Phone: 804/~40-3595
Data Management and Analysis (ecology).
Data Acquisition from Autoanalyzer and other
instruments
Phone: 808/948-8602
Non-standard character sets, management of
word processing software
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Terak/UCSD Pascal Version 2.0.
will help prevent damaged read/write
heads, erratic diskette errors, and lost
data.
Take care of your hardware
take care of you.
To order the
contact:
October, 1981
A high resolution,
19-inch,
color
monitor is now avail bale for the Terak
8600 Color Graphics Computer System.
The 19-inch monitor is being offered as
an added-cost alternate to the standard
8600 13-inch monitor.
The 19-inch
monitor features a single in-line gun,
to eliminate user convergence problems
and a high contrast glass filter to
limit flicker and user eye fatigue.
and it will
FD-08 cleaning diskette,
Innovative Computer Products
18360 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (213) 996-4911
Version 4.0C of the RT-11/85 operating
system is also available from Terak.
This version of the operating system is
designed to support
all
new Terak
products while providing the user with
interactive,
real
time
programming
capability.
Order: Innovative Computer Products
FD-08
Diskette Drive Head Cleaning Kit
Part Number: 2024
Terak FORTRAN IV/RT-11 Version 2.5 is
the latest DEC compatible FORTRAN IV
based
on
ANSI
FORTRAN
X3.9-1966.
Version 2.5 includes a
library
of
FORTRAN-callable
graphics subroutines
which conform to SIGGRAPH 2D, level 1
standards.
FORTRAN IV
Version 2.5
operates on the Terak Graphic Computer
Systems under RT-11/85 Version 4.0C with
a minimum of 512K bytes of on-line
storage.
And Now a Word From Our Sponsors
Terak Introduces New Products
At
SIGGRAPH
'81
in
August Terak
introduced and has now begun shipment of
the latest new Terak products.
The DEC LSI-11/23 processor
is now
available as an option on Terak Graphic
Computer Systems. The 8510/23 Black and
White Graphic Computer System and the
8600/23 Color Graphic Computer System
using the DEC LSI-11/23 microcomputer
processor come standard with 128K bytes
of memory. The LSI-11/23 can optionally
support up to 256K bytes of memory. The
8510/23
and
8600/23
systems
come
standard with a Memory Management Unit
(MMU) and the Floating Point Processor
(FPP).
The 8510/23 and 8600/23 are
supported under RT-11/85 Version 4.0C
and Terak/UCSD Pascal Version 2.0.
pricing
For further
technical
and
products,
information on
these new
please
contact
your Terak District
Marketing
or
the
Terak
Manager
Department in Scottsdale, Arizona at
(602) 998-4800.
MINITAB Is Statistically Proven on
Terak~
At
last
a
statistics
package is
available for the Terak - and a very
excellent one it is!
MINITAB is a
complete
statistical analysis system
with facilities
ranging from Simple
cross-tabs, tables, and plotting through
regression and
Chi-square
analysis.
Fully interactive and very easy to use,
it's a vast improvement over the batch
statistics packages that required weeks
Terak has introduced
a
Winchester
technology, 8-inch, hard disk drive,
model 8518.
The 8518 provides mass
storage capacities of 10, 20, and 40
Megabytes. The 8518 is fully supported
under
RT-11/85
Version
4.0C
and
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to learn to use the 'control cards'J In
addition, it includes new statistical
techniques
such as Paul
Velleman's
Exploratory Data Analysis package.
Vol 1, Issue 2
Scheduled major enhancements to RTFILE
include interactive telecommunications
utilities,
business
graphics,
and
upgraded
distributed
data
b~se
processing.
Better yet, this package runs on more
than Teraks.
You can use it on any
LSI-11· or PDP-11 which has an RT-11
operating system.
It
is not
yet
available under UCSD Pascal, but the
authors of MINITAB have just acquired a
Terak and are planning to put it up
under UCSD Pascal in the future. In the
meantime, they are working on ways to
alleviate the problem of having the size
of the data arrays bounded by the size
of a machine's memory. On the Terak and
other .small
computers,
it is not
possible at present to manipulate large
amounts of data using MINITAB~ However,
for small amounts of data it is a superb
analysis tool. It may be particularly
suitable for class use, in conjunction
with a MINITAB text book.
ICC has also agreed to be the North
American
representative
of
HAMMOND
Software of
West Germany.
HAMMOND
Software offers a wide range of software
for
RT-11 users, most notably
the
STAR-eleven
local
area
networking
system. STAR-eleven links up to fifteen
PDP-11 and/or LSI-11 computers in a
highly responsive and efficient network
with
shared
and
local
peripheral
devices,
increased user
job space,
improved thoughput via I/O and directory
caches, performance
monitoring,
and
concurrency control for distributed data
base
processing
under
RTFILE with
parallel general purpose computing.
Both RTFILE and STAR-eleven have been
successfully installed on Terak Graphic
Computer Systems.
Watch future issues
of
the Newsletter for
an in-depth
article on STAR-eleven.
If you would like more information on
how to obtain a copy of MINITAB, write:
MINTAB Project, 215 Pond Laboratory,
University Park, PA 16802, or phone
(814) 865-1595.
[Reprinted
with
permission
from
"nibbles", DACS, Cornell University]
Further information is available from:
Robert C.
Natale, Product
Manager,
International Computing Company, 4330
East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20014,
301-654-9120.
DataBase Management becomes International
International Computing Company (ICC)
has
announced
several
recent
acquisitions and ~greements to develop,
market, and support applications and
systems software for users of the RT-11
operating system on DEC PDP-11
and
LSI-11 computers.
CAD Instruction with a Terak from T&W
T & W Systems
has announced
a
keyboard-entry version of the T-SQUARE
computer-aided-drafting
(CAD)
system
specifically designed for CAD training.
The low cost, introductory software uses
the keyboard to move a screen cursor to
place
text, dimension lines, lines,
circles, Bezier curves, arcs, polygons,
and rectangles.
The resultant figure
can be stored on diskette and recalled
for editing or combining with other
figures to form a composite drawing on
the graphics screen. The keyboard-entry
version is intended for use in low cost
introductory training in CAD and as a
ICC has acquired rights to the popular
RTFILE relational data base management
system _from Interproject, Inc.
Robert
Natale, Product Manager for ICC, reports
that
"on-going
documentation,
development, and support will be the
principal marketing factros for RTFILE.
Current and prospective users can count
on a long-term relationship with us."
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first step leading
T-SQUARE which has
plotter output.
Terak User's Group Newsletter
to the comprehensive
digitizer input and
For more information on pricing and
ordering, contact T & W Systems, Inc.,
18437 Mt. Langley, Suite B, Fountain
Valley,
CA
92708,
or
call (714)
963-3913.
Membership Roster Swells
October, 1981
Donald L Kaiser, DrPH
University of Virginia Medical Center
Department of Medicine
Box 494
Charlottesville VA
22908
Phone: 804/824-5512
Biostatistics, data file handling, remote job
editing and entry to IBM 4341, interface to 11/70
systems
Robert M. Stewart
Iowa State University
Computer Science Department
Computer Science Building
Ames IA
50011
Phone: 515/294-4377
The following is a list of those persons
that gave permission to the User's Group
to publish their names, addresses and
interests in the Newsletter. The roster
is not sorted into any order for this
printing, but it is hoped to have the
information in a data base for easy
sorting and retrieving by keys at a near
future date.
Prof. John A Endler
University of Utah
Department of Biology
Salt Lake City UT
84112
Phone: 801/581-5539
General interest: Population biology, population
genetics. Interests relevant to computing:
simulation, analysis of pictures, general data
analysis
Donald B. Malkoff, M.D.
UCSD: Navy Research and Development
10960 Worthing Avenue
San Diego CA
92126
Phone: 714/695-2873
Neurology and general medicine
Physiology
Jerry Grady
Terak Corporation
14151 North 76th Street
Scottsdale AZ
85260
Phone: 602/998-4800
Text Processing, Text Editors
Graphics - color and black and white (general)
Languages
John W. Paul III
University of San Diego
Alcal Park
Academic Computing
San Diego CA
92110
Marie Corbin
Terak Corporation
14151 North 76th Street
Scottsdale AZ
85260
Phone: 714/293-4567
Phone: 602/998-4800
Psychology and psychology education
Graphics
CAl
Games
Vicky Reskie
Terak Corporation
14151 North 76th Street
Scottsdale AZ
85260
Michael Ellestad
Medtromc Inc.
6972 Central Av NE
MS230
Minneapolis MN
55432
Phone: 602/998-4800
Marketing, financial forcasting
Phone: 612/574-4552
Simulation of the interaction between body and
implantable medical devices.
General scientific computing
Sohail Hussain
Terak Corporation
14151 North 76th Street
Scottsda~e AZ
85260
Graphics in general
Games
Systems work
Text Editors
Education
Steve Blewitt
Boeing Vertol Company
Box 16858
P32-18
Philadelphia PA
19142
Phone: 602/998-4800
Phone: 215/522-2088
Games, Ada, Data Entry, Statistics, Simulation
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Vol 1, Issue 2
Robert Balaban
Management Decision Systems
200 Fifth Avenue
Waltham MA
02254
C. C. Clawson
University of Minnesota
Box 464 Health Sciences Center
Minneapolis HN
55455
Pbone: 612/376-5448
Pbone: 617/890-1100
Information graphics and decision support systems
Developing the Terak for use as an intelligent
terminal for Prime and IBM systems
Al Madson
916 Area Vo-Tecb Institute
3300 Century Avenue Nortb
White Bear Lake HN
55110
Pbone: 612/770-2351
Teaching the fundamentals of Computer Aided Design
and Drafting, also used for class attendance and
progress recording.
Basic Games
G. N. Griffiths
Grand Valley State
Math/ Computer Science
444 Mackinac Hall
Allendale HI
49401
Jobn M. Basgen
University of Minnesota
Department of Pediatrics
Box 73 Mayo Building
Minneapolis MN
55455
Lee Gerdes
Wartburg Theological Seminary
333 Wartburg Place
Dubuque IA
52001
Phone: 616/895-6611
Phone: 319/556-8151
Pbone: 612/376-1172
Data Storage
Morphometric analysis of biological tissue
Text edi ting
Sister Anette Berger
Wartburg Theological Seminary
333 Wartburg Place
Dubuque IA
52001
Val Watson
NASA-Ames Research Center
Mail Stop 202A-1
Moffett Field CA
94035
Phone: 319/556-8151
Peder J. Johnson
University of New Mexico
Department of Psychology
87131
Albuquerque NM
Phone: 415/965-6421
Numerical methods for solving scientific problems
Methods to illustrate physical phenomena
Pbone: 505/277-4339
Control of e~er1ments,primarily in the area of
reaction time studie with visual and auditory
stimuli
Karl Coke, Jr.
Exxon Company, U.S.A.
Exploration Data Processing Center
P.O. Box 2180
Houston TX
77001
Phone: 713/965-7339
Data entry and lookup for commercial database
Data transmission to and from IBM host
Video display from recorder to CRT
Kenneth Johnson
Grand Valley State Colleges
Department of Matbematics and Computer SCience
Allendale HI
49401
Phone: 616/895-6611
Editors and Word Processors
Ada
Telecommunications applications
Theodore F. Elbert
University of West Florida
Department of Systems Science
Pensacola FL
32504
Lyman Elwell
National Bureau of Standards
Molecular Spectroscopy
Bld 221 Room B-268
20234
Washington DC
Phone: 904/476-9500
Educaton, Languages
Engineering (Control systems) Applications
Business Appiications
Operations Research Applicatons
Pbone: 000/000-0000
Elliot M. Landaw, MD, PhD
UCLA Scbool of Medicine
UCLA Department of Biomathematics
Room AV-617
Los Angeles CA
90024
Phone: 213/825-6743
Simulation of Dynamical Systems (Differential Eqs
models) Three-dimensional Phase Portrait Graphics
Nonlinear Regression and Optimal Design Time
Series Analysis (frequency domain) Biomathematical
Modeling, Teacbing
Roger W. Elliott
University of Florida
Computer and Information Sciences Department
512 Weil Hall
Gainesvill FL
32611
Pbone: 904/392-2371
Information retrieval
Computer Aided Design
Computer Science Education
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October, 1981
William G. Johns
Tektronix, Inc.
M.S. 92-525
PO Box 500
Beaverton OR
97077
Jeff Miller
University of California - San Diego
Department of Psychology, C-009
La Jolla CA
92093
Phone: 71ij/452-2996
Statistical analysis programs
Word processing
Phone: 503/629-1961
Takeo Takeuchi
North Carolina Central University
Department of Physics
Durham NC
27707
Phone: 919/683-6217
Computation in general
William T. Fletcher
North Carolina Central University
Department of Mathematics
Durham NC
27707
Phone: 919/683-6315
Mathematical software; Computer Assisted Materials
(Instructional) for use in teaching the calculus,
linear algebra
Dale Iirmse
University of Florida
Department of Chemical Engineering
Gainesville FL
32611
Phone: 904/392-0862
Computer Aided Process Design
Chemical Engineering
Computer Aided Instruction
Warren Van Camp
NASA-Ames Research Center (Informatics, Inc.)
MS 233-15
94035
Moffett Field CA
Phone: 415/965-5935
Systems programming
Utili ties
Text Editing
Data Networking
Charles A. Warren, PhD
University of Illinois Medical Center
School of Public Health
PO Box 6998
Chicago IL
60680
Phone: 312/996-0831
Real time applications, Perception motor-tracking
and perceptual research including human information storage; Even-related brain electrical
activity
Jeffrey Hugo
LukeAFB
OLAI 4ij44 OPS/TAE
10607 Butler Drive
Luke AFB AZ
85345
Phone: 602/972-9298
Harvey J. larten, M.D.
Long Island Research Institute
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Health Sciences Center T-10 Room 090
Stony Brook NY
11794
Phone: 516/246-2064
Neurobiology with particular emphasiS upon
neuroanatomy. Quantitative morphometry, spatial
geometry of cellular arrays and quantitative
immunohistochemistry
Linda Bertotti
Boeing Computer Services
Boeing-Vertol Support District
Scott Plaza II
Industrial Highway
Philadelphia PA
19113
Phone: 215/522-7414
Graphics
Available software
Statistical packages
Jerry Tangren
Washington State University
Tree Fruit Research Center
1100 North Western Avenue
Wenatchee WA
98801
Richard Kingsley
University of Rhode Island - GSO
Graduate School of Oceanography
South Ferry Road
Narrangansett RI
02882
Phone: 401/792-6103
Easy to use graphics programs for scientific
applications
Word Processing
Phone: 509/663-8181
Statistical computing on microcomputer,
integrated pest management computer systems,
and environmental biophysical computer modeling
Michael Green
NASA-Ames Research Center
Entry Technology Branch
MS 229-4
Moffett Field CA
94035
A.C.M. Oerlemans
Philips Research Laboratories
Bldg. WB3
Eindhoven
5600 MD
Netherlands Phone: 040/742-0471
Personal computers
Embedded computer systems
Phone: 415/965-619e.
Numerical algorithms for scientific applications
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Vol 1, Issue 2
Ron Loser
Adams State College
Alamosa CO
81102
M. David Millsap
Las Cruces High School
1755 El Paseo Road
Las Cruces NM
88001
Phone: 303/589-7691
Mathematical applications (graphics, Simulations,
calculations)
CAl
Phone: 505/526-2406
Teaching computer science course including concept
of algorithms; Computer assisted learning in
chemistry and physics; Illustrate graphically the
results of data collected in science labs; Project
sequentially the orbital shapes of quantam mech.
John Kelly
Dicoll Electronics Limited
Bond Close
Kingland Estate
Basingstoke, Hants
RG24 OQB
United Kingdom
Phone: 025/661-0551
Dr. Charles T. Young
Michigan Technological University
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
Houghton MI
49931
Phone: 906/487-2072
Geophysicsj Signal Analysis; Physics; Electrical
Engineering; Teaching; Computer Music
Howard Porter
Adams State College
Alamosa CO
81102
Phone: 303/589-7541
Paul E. Johnson
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Geographic Data Systems Group
PO Box X
Building 4500N, MS H-25
Oak Ridge TN
37830
Sally Nold
Boeing Military Aircraft Company
Flight Controls, Org. 75620
3801 South Oliver
Wichita KS
67210
Phone: 316/526-3766
Software Configuration Control
Automated Design and Software Documentation
Electrical Engineering Aids and Tools
Software Simulation Aids and Tools
Phone: 615/574-7450
Graphics
G. B. Bardwell
Las Cruces High School
301 West Amador
Las Cruces NM
88001
S. M. Marcus
Institute for Perception Research
PO Box 513
Eindhoven
5600 ME
Netherlands
Phone: 310/404-7230
Visual perception and reading
Experimental control and on-line data analysis
Word Processing
Computer aided learning
Phone: 505/526-2406
Chemistry CAl
A. Soldi
North Caroling Central University
Department of Physics
Durham NC
27707
Phone:
CAl Simulations
John M. DeDourek
University of New Brunswick
School of Computer Science
PO Box 4400
Fredericton NB
E3B 5A3
Canada
Teaching
Performance Evaluation
919/6~3-6350
Timoth H. Jackins
Mission Community College
Center for Common Studies
3000 MiSSion College Blvd
Santa Clara CA
95054
CAl
Computer Education
Phone: 506/453-4566
Phone: 408/988-2200
Richard Campbell
- University of California, Irvine
Developmental Biology Center
Irvine CA
92717
Phone: 714/833-5322
Modeling of biological phenomena
D. Bouwhuis
Institute for Perception Research
PO Box 513
5600 ME
Eindhoven
Netherlands
Phone: 310/404-7230
Visual perception and reading
Experimental control and on-line data analysis
Word Processing
Computer Aided Learning
Lorin D. Weber
Ricks College
Physics Department
Rexburg ID
83440
Phone: 208/356-2011
Physics lab experiments on Terak 8510/a
Physics computer assisted instruction modules
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Capt Don Ravenscroft
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
808~0
Phone: 303/~72-2~41
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Christopher Gunn
University ot Kansas Center tor Research, Inc.
University ot Kansas Applied Remote Sensing (lARS)
Space Technology Center (Nichols Hall)
2291 Irving Bill Road, Campus West
Lawrence IS
660~5
Phone: 913/864-4775
Image processing; image pattern recognition;
computer graphics; cartography; geographic data
base retrieval; interactive digitization and
digital data manipulation; information systems;
word processing; natural language applications
Capt Jon Stevens
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
808~0
Phone: 303/~72-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Lt. Col Donald Pursley
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
80840
USAF Academy CO
Phone: 303/~72-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Lt Anne Shaw
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
808~0
Phone: 303/472-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Capt. Gary Giesecke
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
80840
Phone: 303/472-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Doug Johnson
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
80840
Phone: 303/~72-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Capt. Jesse Jenkins
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Com~uter Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
80840
Phone: 303/472-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
John Walker
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
80840
Phone: 303/472-2441
Finite Element Modeling
BasiC Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Capt Helen Knight
U.S. Air Force Academy
Education and Research Computer Center
DFSEC
USAF Academy CO
80840
Phone: 303/472-2441
Finite Element Modeling
Basic Graphics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
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Robert C. Beck
University of Minnesota
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
860 Mayo
Box 297
Minneapolis HN
55455
Phone: 612/373-9037
David J. Cretsinger
Rutgers University
Busch Campus
CCIS Computer Reference Center
P.O. Box 879
Piscataway NJ
08854
Phone: 201/932-2296
Any educational uses of Teraks
Grant W. Mason
Brigham Young University
Physics and Astronomy
290 ESC
Provo UT
84602
John N. Quiring, Ph. D.
Grand Valley State Colleges
College Landing
Allendale MI
49401
Vittorio Castelli
Xerox I Mesa
141 Webber Ave
North Tarrytown NY
Peter J. Boone
Arsycom BV
Kabelweg 43
Amsterdam
1014 BA
Netherlands
Phone: 020/823-858
The various applications for Terak systems.
The software developed for a C.A.D. surrounding.
Phone: 616/895-6611
Phone: 801/378-2450
Computer Assisted Instruction (Physics)
10591
Phone: 914/631-1196
Scientific Computation
Word Processing
Graphic capability
John A. Stewart
Washington State University
Department of Sociology and Sociological DP Center
201l Wilson Hall
Pullman WA
991611
Phone: 509/335-6860
Previous use was for research in social psychology
and sociology. Future goals include use as a
word processor and small FORTRAN programs for
sociological research
Dr. Donald G. Morin
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute IN
47803
Phone: 812/877-1511
Animation; Engineering/ Scientific applications;
CAD/CAM
Michael T. Garrett
GDT Associates, Inc.
7700 Leesburg Pike
Suite 409
Falls Church VA
22046
J. Scott Long
Washington State University
Department of Sociology and SOCiological DP Center
204 Wilson Hall
Pullman WA
99164
Phone: 509/335-6860
Previous use was for research in social psychology
and sociology. Future goals include use as a
word processor and small FORTRAN programs for
sociological research.
Phone: 703/1I42-7905
Stephen D. Roper
University of Colorado Medical School
Department o( Anatomy
Box B111
4200 E. Ninth Ave
Denver CO
80206
Phone: 303/394-7696
AID Conversion of Signals generated in single
neurons (intracellular recordings); digitizing
photomicrographs and electronmicrographs of
nervous tissue; data files management, including
reprint file management
Daniel Laliberte
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Chemistry Department
Chemistry 136
2400 Oakland Avenue
Duluth HN
55812
Phone: 218/726-7671
Data Base Systems - screen oriented
Interactive Debugging tools
Multi-port communication
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Sw 6
Sw 7
Sw 8
300 Baud OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
1200 Baud ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
9600 Baud ON
OFF
ON
ON
The importance of using a paper clip
to set these switches cannot be
stessed too much. A ball point pen
does not make itl
How do I test my printer?
Assuming you have followed the Terak
installation procedures to check out
the serial line unit,
and
the
printer manufacturer's installation
procedures, there
should
be no
problem connecting the printer. Set
the
serial
unit
switches
as
indicated above, plug the RS-232
cable into the J1 connector, and
power up the Terak and the printer.
Under RT-11/85, copy the handler you
have previously chosen onto your
system disk. For example:
COPY/SYS DK1:SL.SYS DKO:
Then install the handler and assign
it as
logical
device LP.
For
example:
INSTALL SL
ASSIGN SL LP
LP is the name that all system
utilities will output to if they use
the
printer.
Then
just
type
DIR/PRI.
This will print the
directory of the disk.
Under
UCSD
Pascal,
eX(ecute
15: PRINTOUT.
Type A to choose the
printer option, then type the space
bar until the correct printer type
appears.
Type B to enter a file
name
and type
15:HELPFILE(ret>.
Then type P.
If
everything has been set
up
properly, you should get output on
your
printer.
Possible
troubleshooting might include check
AC power, check switch settings on
the printer and the Terak, and be
sure the RS-232 cable is plugged
securely into the J1 connector.
I
am getting output but
it is
incomprehensible gibberish. What's
wrong?
The baud rate between the serial
port on the Terak and the printer is
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not set properly. Check the switch
settings on the serial port EIB and
the
printer baud rate
setting.
Correct where necessary.
I am getting output, but after a
couple lines, the printer will lose
characters,
then
start printing
again, only to lose more in a couple
lines.
The communication protocol between
the software and the printer was not
chosen properly. Check the printer
manual
again and reselect
your
printer driver as outlined above.
I
already have something connected
to my serial unit 1.
How do I set
the printer up on a different unit
number?
To
have
more
than one device
connected to the Terak requires more
than one serial unit. Just because
there are 3 connectors on one EIB
does not mean you can connect up 3
devices.
Each connector serves a
different purpose in relation to
that 1 serial unit.
A second
serial
unit
must be
purchased and installed. The only
switch setting change from those
listed above would be to set the
first 4 switches on the left set as
follows:
Left
1-0N
2-0FF
3-0FF
4-0FF
This selects the serial port as
serial unit 2. The hardware change
is easy. The software is a bit more
involved. The source files for the
printer drivers must be edited and
then recompiled and relinked.
Serial unit 1 communicates through
memory register 177520 (177522) and
These
must be
177524 (177526).
to
177530 (177532) and
changed
177534 (177536) for serial unit 2.
The
RT-11/85
device
handler
interrupt
vector
must also
be
changed from 120 to 130. The UCSD
Pascal PRINTOUT
program must be
recompiled after the change is made.
Several other files are included at
compilation time, so have them also
available on the
prefixed disk.
h~e
Under
RT-11/85, you
must
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SYSMAC.SML
on SY: for assembly.
Name your linked output file with a
.SYS extension.
How do I access the printer from my
own sof tware?
Under
RT-11/85, add the command
lines to install the device handler
and assign it to logical device LP
to
your
STARTS. COM
file.
For
example,
INSTALL SL
ASSIGN SL LP
would be the two lines added in the
STARTS. COM (or STARTF.COM) file.
Then in your source program, all you
have to do is OPEN or ASSIGN a
logical unit number to the device
LP:.
See
the
ASSIGN or
OPEN
statement in the
FORTRAN User's
Guide, or the OPEN statement in the
BASIC-11 Language Reference Manual.
Under UCSD Pascal, you can write to
the printer thr9ugh REMOUT:.
You
may find it n~cessary to write a
carriage return ~nd line feed at the
end of each lin~ output to REMOUT:.
No special pr9tocol handling
is
performed
for; REMOUT:.
If you
require this handling, look at the
procedure PNTBYT in the source code
for PRINTOUT. You can extract the
code you need and possibly put it
into a unit library.
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rotate it clockwise until the four tabs
have cleared the retaining slots. Pull
the filter gently out, being careful not
to puncture the foam filter. Use a good
vacuum
cleaner to remove
the dust
particles.
DO NOT WASH THE FILTER!
Reinstall the filter by inserting the
filter back into the holder, pushing in
slightly, and then rotating the filter
counter-clockwise until the tabs are
locked
into
the
retaining
slots.
Release the filter and it will fit
snugly into place.
Every six (6) months, the diskette drive
read/write head should be inspected and
cleaned.
The ~ diskette drive head
cleaning diskette that is certified by
Shugart & Associates is the Innovative
Computer
Products
IFD-08.
Through
extensive testing, Shugart has found
that other cleaning diskettes will grind
the read/write head down with their
abrasive
surfaces.
Below
is
the
necessary information for ordering the
Innovative Computer Products cleaning
diskette.
If you do not have access to the FD-08
cleaning diskette, then a cotton ball
and
isopropal alcohol (91%
m~n1mum
strength) can be used on Single or dual
density disk drives only. This requires
removal of the disk drive from the
housing cabinet to gain access to the
Hardware Hints - Preventive Maintenance diskette read/write head. First remove
the cover of the 8510/8512/8515. With
an 8510 or 8515 it may be necessary to
By Dave Delster
remove the circuit boards from the back
plane. Gently lift the pressure pad arm
Preventive
maintanence
on
computer
hardware is extremely important for the
which is positioned over the read/write
wellbeing of the entire system.
With
head.
Inspect the pressure pad for
the Terak 8510/a, the user can perform
Signs of wear or accumulated oxidation.
easy maintanence tasks which will extend
If this pad looks dirty it may be a
the
life
of
the
Terak
8510/a
candidate
for
replacement.
While
considerably.
holding up the pressure pad arm, gently
swab the read/write
head
with the
alcohol soaked cotton ball.
Let the
At least once every 30 days, the filters
on the rear of the 8510 should be
head air dry for about 15 seconds before
cleaned. This is easily accomplished by
releasing the pressure pad arm. Restore
removing and cleaning the filter with a
the circuit boards on the 8510 or 8515.
Replace
the
cover
for
the
vacuum cleaner. To remove the filter,
8510/8512/8515.
This simple procedure
push in on the nylon retaining ring and
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October, 1981
Steven Peterson
University of Minnesota
111 Church Street, S.E.
Minneapolis HN
55414
Dan W. Schlitt
University ot Rebraska-Lincoln
Department of Physics
Lincoln NB
68588-0111
Phone: 402/472-2783
Computer Aided Design
Lewis M. Dreblow
University of Florida
Room 101 S.S.R.B.
Gainesville FL
32601
Phone: 612/376-1887
Dr. Kenneth M. McMillin
Michigan Technological University
Director
Simulation Laboratory
Houghton MI
49931
Phone: 906/487-2111
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Word Processing
Networking with VAX 11/750 (DECNET)
Communication with other computers
Phone: 904/372-2089
CAl, CMI, Real time laboratory applications
Psychological simulations and testing, Data
analysis, telecommunications
Word Processing
Text Editing
James A. Anderson
Brown University
Department of Psychology
Providence RI
02912
Ronald N. Winsauer
Michigan Technological University
Senior Systems Engineer
Simulation Laboratory
Houghton HI
49931
Phone: 906/487-2111
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Instruction
Word Processing
Networking with VAX 11/750 (DECNET)
Communication with other computers
Phone: 401/863-2195
Mathematical modeling of the nervous system
Psychological experiments, pilot studies, data
analysis
S. Jorna
Physical Dynamics Inc.
PO Box 1883
La Jolla CA
92038
Phone: 714/454-8831
Mathematical methods, engineering applicatiOns,
interfacing with analog world, RTTY, Games
John H. Louis
Michigan Technological University
Systems Engineer
Simulation Laboratory
Houghton HI
49931
Phone: 906/487-2111
Computer Aided DeSign
Computer Aided Instruction
Word Processing
Networking with VAX 11/750 (DEeNET)
CommUnication with other computers
Sherry Johnson
Colgate University
Computer Center
Hamilton NY
13346
Phone: 315/824-1000
CAl
Introductory Computer Programming in Pascal
Statistics
James R. Hoel
Michigan Tec~nological University
Computer Maintenance SpeCialist
Simulation Laboratory
Houghton HI
49931
Phone: 906/487-2111
Computer Aided DeSign
Computer Aided Instruction
Word ProceSSing
Networking with VAX 111750 (DEeNET)
Communication with other computer
David Thomas Miller
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Physics Department
Attn: Robert Katz
Behlen Laboratory, Room 365
Lincoln NB
68588
Phone: 402/472-2405
GraphiCS
Word Processing
Numerical Methods
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Dr. Frank E. Price
Hamilton College
Biology Department
Clinton NY
13323
Lewis C. Hill, Jr.
403 Baylor Drive
Arlington TX
76010
Phone: 817/274-0378
Computer Graphic Applications
Techniques oriented toward commercial art
applications
Phone: 315/859-4387
CAl, CMI, Simulation of biological phenomena
Statistics
Word Processing
Graphics
James C. Brakefield
Technology, Inc.
511 West Rhapsody
San Antonio TX
78216
CAD
David Smallen
Hamilton College
College Hill
Clinton NY
13323
Simulation
Graphics Data Base
Educational Applications
Phone: 512/533-1228
Phone: 315/859-4169
John Priest
University of Arkansas
Industrial Engineering and Computer SCience
E309
Fayetteville AR
72701
Phone: 501/575-3156
Educational packages
Karl W. Anderson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2117 Jefferson Street
Madison WI
53711
Phone: 608/256-8247
Patrick Hanrahan
University of Wisconsin-Madison
117 West Johnson
Madison WI
53706
Phone: 608/262-3336
Raymond P. Coco
State University of New York at Albany
Computer Center Room Cs-16
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY
12222
Phone: 518/457-1893
Word Processing
Networking
Graphics
Jane F. MacFarlane
University of Minnesota
111 Church Street SE
Mechanical Engineering, Room 215
Minneapolis MN
55455
Phone: 612/376-2875
Rod Smart
University of Wisconsin
Professor
Department of Mathematics
207 Van Vleck
Madison WI
53706
CAD
Richard M. Wilson
ASR
8048 East Indianola
Scottsdale AZ
85251
Phone: 608/262-0077
Phone: 602/949-8293
Antony O.W. Stretton
University of Wisconsin
Department of Zoology
1117 West Johnson Street
Madison WI
53706
David Hultgren
University of.Minnesota
2170 East Eldridge Avenue
North St. Paul MN
55109
Mechanical Design
Animation
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Phone: 612/777-1794
Phone: 608/262-2172
Quantitative analYSis of the geometry of
individual neurons through analysis of serial
sections
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Mike Hayes
Comspec
PO Box 29000
San Antonio TX
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Carl Zimmerman
College of Wooster
Computer Center
The Andrews Library
Wooster OH
44691
Phone: 512/340-6507
Business Software
Data Communications
Computer Graphics and Design
DigitizaUons
Computer Science education
Statistical analysis
Word Processing
Russell E. Steinbach
Southern Illinois University
Department of Technology
Carbondale IL
62901
David J. Krus
Arizona State University
302 Payne Hall
Tempe AZ
85287
Phone: 216/264-1234
Phone: 618/536-3396
Data Acquisition systems and data reductions
Phone: 602/965-3104
Statistical analysis, computerized test adminitration and interpretaton, optical data entry, word
processing, typesetting
Dr. David M. Winch
Kalamazoo College
Physics Department
49007
Kalamazoo HI
Marc M. Sebrechts
Wesleyan University
Department of Psychology
Middletown CT
06457
Phone: 616/383-8451
Harvey J. Poorbaugh
New Mexico State University
Academic Computer Services
Box 3 AT
Las Cruces NM
88003
October, 1981
Phone: 203/347-9411
Cognitive psychology; research in human visual
perception and human-computer interactions
Joanne L. D. Wolfe
Burroughs Corporation
8900 Shoal Creek
Suite 109
Austin TX
78758
Phone: 505/646-4433
Dr. Stephen J. Cavrak, Jr.
University of Vermont
Academic Computing Center
Burlington VT
05405
Phone: 512/458-3551
Voice recognition modules, touch screens,
digitizers, joy sticks, NTSC input and mix, large
screen monitors, color hard copy units
Phone: 000/000-0000
Micro Systems
Computer Graphics
Networking
Languages - Pascal, Modula, C
Christopher W. Fraser
University of Arizona
Department of Computer Science
Tucson AZ
85721
Phone: 602/626-4527
Systems software and graphics
Jagdish Singh
University of Vermont
Academic Computing Center
Cook Physical Building
Room No. 527
Burlington VT
05405
Abe Armoni
Infovision, Inc
PO Box 26538
Austin TX
78755
Phone: 802/656-3190
Color Graphics
Computer Animation
Hardware Systems
Pascal System
General
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Lee Dreger
Honeywell Avionics
13350 US Highway 19
Clearwater FL
33516
Mark Sanford
2805 Bowers Ave
Santa Clara CA
Phone: 813/531-4611
Engineering - electrical and mechanical simulation
and analysis
Inter-computer communications to Honeywell and
other mainframes
95051
Graphics Applications
Phone: 000/000-0000
Herb Jellinek
Syracuse University
Computer Center
250 Machinery Hall
Syracuse NY
13210
John R. Haskey
University of California, Irvine
High Energy Physics
Department of Physics
Irvine CA
92717
Phone: 714/833-6430
Systems programming
Phone: 000/000-0000
John H. Koar
Harris Semiconductor
PO Box 883
Melbourne FL
32901
VLSI Layout
Rodney L. Smart
Department of the Interior National Park Service
1100 L Street N W
Room 4109
20005
Washington DC
Phone: 202/523-5077
Albert S. Johnson
VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Drive
Salt Lake City UT
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Phone: 305/729-5266
Mike Fung
Computer System and Technology, Inc
21-55 44th Road
Long Island City NY
11101
Phone: 212/937-2900
Ron Lusen
Princeton University
Plasma Physics Lab - C231
PO Box 451
Princeton NJ
08544
84148
Phone: 801/584-1263
Laboratory use of Terak with ATD-D/A capabilities
Word Processing
Phone: 609/683-2544
Graphics Software
UCSD Pascal to/from CP/M file transfer utility
Cameron Schlehuber
Veterans Administration Medical Center
500 Foothill Blvd
84148
Salt Lake City UT
Phone: 801/584-1263
Hospital Information Systems
Neuropsychology
Evelyn Culbertson
Rochester Institute of Technology
School of Computer Science and Technology
One Lamb Memorial Drive
Rochester NY
14623
Phone: 716/475-2988
John W. Snyder
Southern Connecticut State College
Physics Depa~tment
Institute for Applied Science
501 Crescent Street
New Haven CT
06515
Phone: 203/389-4558
Scientific Computing
Educational Applications
Dr. John L. Lowther
Michigan Technological University
Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Houghton MI
49931
Phone: 906/481-2183
Computer Graphics
Microcomputer Database Systems
Graham Mark
Cornell University
Department of Entomology
Comstock Hall
Ithaca NY
14853
Thomas Friden
University of New Mexico
Department of Psychology
Albuquerque NM
81131
Phone: 505/211-4209
Studies on perception and information processing,
often using reaction time as a dependent variable
Phone: 601/256-3110
Research: insect ecology and evolution, with
emphaSis on host-parasite relationships
Computing: simulations of ecological and
evolutionary phenomena; storing and processing
experimental data
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Robert R. Schneider
University of Texa8 at lustin
Center for Energy Studies
ENS 143
Austin TI
78712
October, 1981
John E. Howland
Trinity University
Computer Science Department
715 Stadium Drive
San Antonio TX
78284
Phone: 512/471-4946
Digitizing and analyzing oil well logs
Text processing
Delvelopment of GSPC/ANSI X3H3 graphics packages
Phone: 512/736-7480
Kevin M. McMahon
University of Minnesota
Computer Center
227 Experimental Engineering Bldg.
208 Union Street SE
Minneapolis MN
55455
Phone: 612/373-4360
Art applications
Sketching programs
Linda R. Latham
LukeAFB
Tactical Air Command Training Aids Center
OLAK 4444 OPS/TA(E)
Luke AFB AZ
85309
Phone: 602/935-6522
Interface to non-standard and in-house equipment
Computerized training devices
Ayplications for graphic displays
Information management systems
Frank Kelso
University of Minnesota
111 Church St SE
Minneapolis MN
55455
Hurle F. Priser
Luke AFB
Tactical Air Command Training Aids Center
OLAK 4444 OPS/TA(E)
Luke AFB AZ
85309
Phone: 602/935-6522
Computerized training devices
Interface to non-standard and in-house equipment
Information management
Machine Design
Animation
Phone: 612/376-1887
Ron Lambert
U.S. Naval Academy
216B Ward Hall
Annapolis MD
21402
Computer Aided Instruction
Scientific Applications
Engineering Applications
Dr. Robert L. Kruse
Saint Maryls University
Robie Street
Halifax
B3H 3C3
Nova Scotia, Canada
Phone: 902/429-9780
Graphics
Syntax-Driven Editors, Interpreters
Text Processing
Combinatorial computing
Phone: 301/267-3508
Paula M. Pollock
Dartmouth College
Baker Library
Hanover NH
03755
Phone: 603/646-3389
Robert W. Browne
Tree Fruit Research Center
1100 North Western Avenue
98801
Wenatchee WA
John Henry Kuhlmann
The CEREN Corporation
141 N.E. 51st Street
Seattle WA _ 98105
Phone: 509/663-8181
Data Analysis
Modeling
Graphic representation of data
Graphics
Statistical applications
Electronics
Systems deSign
Rock and Roll
Douglas Afdahl
U. S. Naval Academy
Associate Director for Applications Support
Computing Center
Annapolis MD
21402
Phone: 301/267-3500
Computer aided instruction and training in a
number of academic disciplines -- mathematics,
physical SCiences, engineering, navigation;
InterfaCing with videotape or videodisc; color
animation and illustration
Phone: 206/634-2189
Tom Gregory
NASA-Ames Research Center
N-227-2
Moffett Field CA
94035
Phone: 415/965-5881
FORTH, DBMS, GraphiCS, CAD, CAl
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Terak User's Group Newsletter
Stephen D. Franklin
University of California, Irvine
Computing Facility
Irvine CA
92717
Phone: 714/833-5154
Computer based educational materials
Software tools
Computer Science Education
Graphics
Vol 1, Issue 2
Louis J. De Hayes
California State Polytechnic University
Chemistry Department
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona CA
91768
Phone: 714/598-4400
Data analysis
Instrumentation
Graphics
Computer Aided Instruction
Alfred Bork
University of California, Irvine
Physics Department
Irvine CA
92715
Phone: 714/833-6911
Computer Based Learning
Computer Literacy
Dr. Silvano P. Colombano
NASA-Ames Research Center
HS 239-10
Moffett Field CA
94035
Phone: 415/965-6486
Graphics
File transfers to other computers
Louis N. Nelson
University of Arizona
Engineering Experiment Station
Room 237, Harvill Bldg
Tucson AZ
85721
Phone: 602/626-4965
Interactive teaching
Graphics
Data Acquisition
Games
E. Forrest
A-E-C Automation Newsletter
Editor
7209 Wisteria Way
Carlsbad CA
92008
Phone: 714/438-1595
Bert Shaw
University of Oregon
Computer Science Department
Eugene OR
97403
Ronald E. Kalil
University of Wisconsin
Department of Ophthalmology
173 Medical Sciences
1215 Linden Drive
Madison WI
53706
Phone: 603/686-4408
Oscar N. Garcia
University of South Florida
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Tampa FL
33620
Phone: 813/974-4232
Education
Video Disk
CAl
Phone: 608/262-4903
Quantitative analysis in neuroanatomy
Peter Hawkins
California Portland Cement Company
Central Laboratories
PO Box 947
Colton CA
92324
Phone: 714/825-4260
Data analysis
Laborator.y control
Graphics
Word Processing
Murali Varanasi
University of South Florida
Library 630
Tampa FL
33620
Phone: 813/974-3033
Larry A. Anderson
LeTourneau College
Mathematics Department
P.O. Box 7001
Longview TX
75607
J. D. Thompson
Augustana College
Department of Physics
Sioux Falls SD
57197
Phone: 605/336-4913
Phone: 214/153-0231
EducatioQaI uses
Tutorial
Simulation
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October, , 981
Terak User's Group Newsletter
Douglas D. Dankel II
University of Florida
C.l.S.
512 Weil Hall
Gainesville FL
32611
Gregory C. Taiknas
Cinematronics, Inc.
Senior Systems Analyst
18~1 Friendship Drive
El Cajon CA
92020
Phone:
Firmware Development/Emulation
Graphics Design
Word Processing
Communioation with multiuser system
71~/562-7000
CAl
Artificial Intelligence
Phone: 904/392-2371
Martin B. Solomon
University of Kentucky
Computing Center
Room 72, McVey Hall
Speed Sort 00~51
Lexington KY
40506
Richard A. Meisch
University of Minnesota
Department of Psychiatry
Box 392 Mayo
Minneapolis MN
55~55
Phone: 606/258-2914
Phone: 612/373-5033
Multiple
Thomas Szebenyi
Cornell University
Department of Geological Sciences
321 Kimball Hall
Ithaca NY
14853
Phone:
Editors - Scripting
Digitizing - Graphics displays
Bit map hard copies
David Brown
Kansas State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Manhattan KS
66506
Phone: 913/532-5585
3-D GraphiCS
Process Control and simulation
Games
607/256-~7~3
Jeremy M. Wolfe
Massechussetts Institute of Technology
Department of Psychology
E10-138
Cambridge MA
02139
Phone: 617/253-5710
Research in human vision
Cognitive proceses
Visual Development
Richard G. Akins
Kansas State University
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Manhattan KS
66506
Phone: 913/532-5585
3-D graphiCS, rotation of diagrams, display of
sections of 3-D diagrams
Process control and Simulations
David Tames
PO Box 12462
Gainesville FL
J. L. Hilbert
Harris Semiconductor - Digital R&D
PO Box 883
MS 98-003
Melbourne FL
32901
Phone: 305/724-75~8
Graphics Systems for design of LSI and VLSI
Circuits
-
33~06
Phone: 904/372-9071
Real Time Data Collection, Psysiological data
Data AnalYSis (interactive)
Graphics
Word Process~ng
Data Entry and retrieval systems
Lowell H. Hall
Eastern Nazarene College
23 East Elm Avenue
Quincy MA
02170
Robert S. Lasher
University ot Colorado Medical School
Department of Anatomy
Box Bll1
4200 East Ninth Avenue
Denver CO
80262
Phone: 303/394-7056
Morphometric analysis of electron micrographs of
nervous tissue
Analysis of relative mobilities and patterns of
polypeptides obtained after 1 and 2-dimensional
polyacrylamide ael electrophoresis
Phone: 617/773-6350
Undergraduate chemistry curriculum (simulation,
statistiCs, student graphics, physical and organic
courses)
Research: Structure-Activity Relationships
Interfacing -
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Terak User's Group Newsletter
Lt. Col. Tom MoCann
US Air Foroe Academy
Department of Physics
USAF Academy CO
808_0
Roger W. Petry
UD1veristy ot MiDDesotalDuluth Sohool ot Medicine
Physiology, Room 345
2_00 Oakland Avenue
Duluth HN
55812
Phone: 218/726-7964
Numerioal analysis
Modeling
Word Prooessing, CAl
Bitpad mapping
Distributed processing
Steve Rigler
Versatecl A Xerox Company
2964 LBJ
Suite 408
Dallas TX
75234
Vol 1, Issue 2
Phone: 303/472-3510
Computer Assisted Instruction
Simulation
Process and Experimental Control
Hirokazu Miura
NASA-Ames Research Center
MS 237-1 Aeronautical Systems
Moffett Field CA
94035
Computer Aided Design
Finite Element Metbod
Pbone: 214/620-7620
Phone: 415/965-5888
Goerge Pack, PhD
University of Illinois College of Medicine
1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford IL
61101
Pbone: 815/987-7026
Conformations and interactions of molecules
Grapbics
Jack Berkstresser
University of Missouri - Columbia
Academic Computing Center
100 Lefevre Hall
Columbia MO
65201
Pbone: 314/882-7876
Instructional oomputing
Introductory CAD
Larry D. Brown
Cornell University
210 Kimball Hall
Itbaca NY
14853
Pbone: 607/256-7357
David R. Hunter
Air Force Human Resources Laboratory
AFHRL/MOAM
Brooks AFB TX
78235
Pbone: 512/536-3845
Psycbological Researcb
Cognitive and Perceptual Motor
Mark Smitb
Univeristy of California, Berkeley
Wurster Computer Center
330 Wurster Hall
Berkeley CA
94720
Pbone: 415/642-2847
Arcbitectural applications
Grapbics
Dr. Bruce R. Dunn
University of West Florida
Psycbology Department
Pensacola FL
32504
Edward L. Mooney
Montana State University
Industrial and Management Engineering
Roberts Hall 315
Bozeman HT
59717
Pbone: 406/994-3971
Pbone: 904/476-9500
Individual differences in semantic processing as
determined by EEG measurements
.
Use of evoke~ potentials to psycholinguistic
researcb
Lawrence A. McCarter
Watkins-Johnson Company
Head, Software Engineer, CSD
700 QUince Orcbard Road
Gaithersburg MD
20760
Tbomas N. Kearns
Library of Congress
Automated Systems Office
10 First Street, S. E.
Wasbington DC
20540
Phone: 301/948-7550
Ann Cbris~y
Library of Congress
1st and Independence, S. E.
Washington DC
20540
Pbone: 202/287-8341
On-line data entry witb super-imposed diacritical
marks
Future project using color graphics
Pbone: 202/287-9711
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