jsq@ut-sally.UUCP (John Quarterman) (08/08/86)
                                UNIX PERFORMANCE
          Program Committee
          -    Herb Schwetman, MCC, Chair
          -    Bob Brown, RIACS-NASA
          -    John Chambers, MCC
          -    John Quarterman, University of Texas
               On January 22, 1987, Usenix will present a technical
          session focusing on performance and UNIX* systems.  We
          solicit papers for presentation; topics might include but
          are not limited to the following:
          o+    performance data gathering, presentation and analysis
          o+    performance aspects of real time systems
          o+    case studies
          o+    performance prediction methodologies
          o+    techniques for improving system performance
          o+    meeting performance constraints
          o+    program performance tools (e.g., profilers, monitors,
               optimizers)
          o+    measuring and predicting network performance
          o+    multiprocessor and/or distributed systems
          as applied to UNIX systems.
               Papers or extended abstracts are due by September 15, 1986.
          Notification of acceptance will be given by October 15, and
          camera-ready copy of accepted papers must be received by
          November 20.  Proceedings will be distributed at the conference.
          Papers should be 8 to 12 pages in length and submitted to:
               Herb Schwetman
               MCC
               PO Box 200195
               Austin, TX 78720
               (512) 834-3428
               dc-perf@sally.utexas.edu
               ut-sally!dc-perf
          *UNIX is a Registered Trademark of AT&T.