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+Network Working Group                                         J. Pickens
+Request for Comments: 519            Computer Systems Laboratory -- UCSB
+NIC: 16818                                                     June 1973
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+                          Resource Evaluation
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+Abstract
+
+   In the spirit of RFC # 369, Evaluation of ARPANET resources, a new
+   test group was organized at UCSB to take a detailed look at specific
+   network resources and develop initial site dependent and function
+   dependent MINIMAN's (Concise User Manuals).  As the group was again
+   composed of novices, initial effort revolved about basic procedural
+   indoctrination.  In the period between January and March 1973 a
+   number of resources were investigated with varying degrees of
+   success, as to availability, proper usage, sample problem solutions,
+   and access to help and documentation.  Included in this paper are a
+   summary of the projects undertaken, initial suggestions at MINIMAN
+   composition, and suggestions for future test groups.  As these groups
+   are attempting to perform a useful function for the ARPANET
+   community, comments and suggestions are requested.  Copies of the
+   reports described herein are available on request from the Computer
+   Systems Laboratory at UCSB.
+
+Resources Investigated by the Group
+
+   I.  APL
+
+      APL was investigated primarily at MULTICS.  UCSD was also
+      scheduled for evaluation but not carried out.  APL at MULTICS was
+      used to solve a few trivial problems.  Most effort revolved about
+      the difficult task of obtaining any available documentation.  The
+      octal codes for APL characters were obtained and mapped into the
+      OLS keyboard.  A side goal of the project, the comparison of APL
+      with OLS, was begun but progressed very little.
+
+   II.  Basic
+
+      Basic was investigated at a number of TENEX sites.  Differences
+      between sites were pointed out and necessary file manipulation
+      commands were documented.  An integration problem was written at
+      one site, sent via FTP to another site, and then run again to show
+      comparative execution times and compatability.  Non-PDP/10 sites
+      were investigated but no report was submitted.
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+Pickens                                                         [Page 1]
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+RFC 519                   Resource Evaluation                  June 1973
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+   III.  TSO
+
+      IBM's Time Sharing option was exercised at UCLA-CCN.  Interesting
+      results were obtained regarding cost and execution time.
+      Available commands were documented and a PL/1 program was written
+      and executed.
+
+   IV.  MIT-MATHLAB
+
+      This, the most successful of the projects, involved documentation
+      of help, file manipulation, and MACSYMA access and an original
+      research project in resource sharing.  A recursive problem in
+      pattern recognition and a triple integration were solved to
+      demonstrate MACSYMA generated expressions into user programs on
+      the OLS.  More information on this project is forthcoming.
+
+   V.  Local User Guide
+
+      A first pass network users manual was completed for UCSB users.
+      In it are described console access and settings, character
+      mappings, current servers, users and TIPs, and error conditions.
+      Following minor revisions this guide will be distributed to local
+      users.
+
+   VI.  Local IMLAC Access to Network
+
+      Access to network graphics programs was attempted with a local
+      IMLAC.  Due to the non-uniformity of network IMLACs very little
+      success was obtained.  However, a program to access SRI-ARC's NLS
+      was compiled and loaded from NIC and attempts were made to iron
+      out the bugs.  In addition a project was begun to maintain an
+      IMLAC library and compiler locally for network usage.  As in the
+      other projects, basic operating procedures were documented.
+
+   VII.  Harvard Graphics
+
+      Several attempts were made to learn of availability of graphics
+      access to organic molecule synthesis programs but no response
+      could be generated.  This project was eventually abandoned.
+
+MINIMAN Composition
+
+   As mentioned in a previous report, concise manuals are needed for
+   network resources so that uniniated users may gain basic familiarity
+   with foreign systems.  In addition, manuals which describe specific
+   network wide functions, such as Fortran compilors, are needed if
+   resource sharing is to become a real trait of the ARPANET.  For the
+   resources evaluated, each group member submitted two reports
+
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+Pickens                                                         [Page 2]
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+RFC 519                   Resource Evaluation                  June 1973
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+   analagous to the two types of MINIMANS needed in the network.  The
+   headings and format of the reports will be included here to stimulate
+   future discussion on MINIMAN composition.
+
+   REPORT # 1: Online Help for [a specific host computer]
+
+         I.  Connection, Login, and Optimal TELNET Settings
+
+        II.  Help Files
+
+       III.  Job Status
+
+        IV.  Time of Day
+
+         V.  Time/Money  Used/Left
+
+        VI.  Interpersonal Communications
+
+             A. Console Linking
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+             B. Location of Users
+
+             C. Mail Facilities
+
+             D. Access to Operator and/or Consultants
+
+       VII.  Warnings or Unfriendly User Behavior
+
+      VIII.  Useful References and Documentation
+
+   REPORT #2: How to Use [a specific resource]
+
+         I.  Table of Contents
+
+        II.  Access and Usage (or How to Start and Stop)
+
+       III.  Editing Commands and File Structures
+
+        IV.  Documentation, Location, and Cost
+
+         V.  Sample Solutions and Significant Problems
+
+        VI.  Appendices
+
+             A. Special Characters and Terminal Settings
+
+             B. Similarities and Differences from Site to Site
+
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+Pickens                                                         [Page 3]
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+RFC 519                   Resource Evaluation                  June 1973
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+Future Test Groups
+
+   A number of projects are envisioned for future resource evaluators
+   and include:
+
+   1. Complete evaluation of APL at MULTICS and UCSD with comparison to
+      the On-Line System (OLS).
+
+   2. Investigate BASIC in depth, network wide.
+
+   3. Evaluate other symbolic manipulation programs such as REDUCE.
+
+   4. Summarize all games available in the network.
+
+   5. Find and evaluate specific application programs such as ZOG or the
+      weather data base at CCA.
+
+   The projects undertaken will be determined in part by local
+   interests.  But a serious effort is being made for reports to
+   accompany each evaluation.
+
+Conclusion
+
+   Good results have been obtained from the two test groups thus far.
+   Although composed of novices, as far as network familiarity is
+   concerned, the groups have been able to produce data and reports
+   which benefit the network community.  The reports run the gambit from
+   poor to excellent, but even the poorer ones have generated results by
+   motivating more knowledgeable system personnel to find time to write
+   the report in the "right" way.  All data and reports compiled by
+   these groups are available to interested network users.  In addition,
+   any information or documentation or manuals which might fit into the
+   framework of the MINIMAN is requested from the network community.  As
+   this information begins to be collected, the network may truly start
+   to become a resource sharing network.
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+         [ This RFC was put into machine readable form for entry ]
+         [ into the online RFC archives by Nasser M. Akhtar 2/98 ]
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+Pickens                                                         [Page 4]
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