Usenix vs. Uniforum
Jim Jackson
jnj at mb2c.UUCP
Wed Jan 7 02:01:43 AEST 1987
In article <2833 at osu-eddie.UUCP>, mdf at 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
ihnp4!mb2c!jnj
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