winston@ics.UUCP (07/22/88)
XUG PRESENTS- XHIBITION '88 August 22 thru August 25 at MIT, Cambridge, MA
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Xhibition '88 is an intensive, 4-Day Conference focused on the X Window
System. Xhibition is an opportunity for developers and decision makers
to investigate the X Window System. Hardware Vendors, Software Vendors,
and Large End-Users will meet one another.
X Workstations, X Software Products, and X Services will be displayed and
demonstrated.
Classes, Seminars, and Discussions on the X Window System will run throughout
the conference. Trade Exhibits will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.
There will be technical sessions intended for developers, and strategic
sessions intended for decision makers. Vendors will present Seminars
on public software as well as proprietary software.
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Monday
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xlib Programing
8:30 - 5:00 Andrew Toolkit
Strategic Course
8:30 - 5:00 Strategic Overview
Tuesday
Trade Exhibits 9:00 -5:00
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xt intrinsics
8:30 - 5:00 C++ and X
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 12:00 X Environments (Part 1)
1:30 - 3:30 X Applications
3:45 - 5:00 Client Applications Development Experiences
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 Open Software Foundation
Wednesday
Trade Exhibits 9:00 -5:00
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 12:30 User Interface Issues
1:30 - 3:30 Client Communications Issues
3:45 - 5:15 Multi-User X
3:45 - 5:15 Porting Issues (Part 1)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 11:45 X Environments (Part 2)
12:45 - 2:45 User Interface Managment Systems
3:00 - 4:15 Extensions (Part 1)
4:15 - 5:15 Tiled Window Managers
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 AT&T Information Systems
Thursday
Technical Course
1:45 - 5:00 How to Write a Widget
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 11:15 Toolkits
11:15 - 12:15 X Platforms
1:45 - 2:15 Client Applications Development Experiences
1:45 - 3:45 Server Issues
2:15 - 3:30 Porting Issues (Part 2)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 9:45 Super Computers and X
10:00 - 11:00 Market Situation
11:00 - 12:00 X as a Standard
12:00 - 12:45 Extensions (Part 2)
>> Seminar description at end of Message <<
- - - -- - - - - - XHIBITORS - - - -- - - - - - -
Advanced Technology Ctr., Apollo, Apple, Applix, AT&T, Boing, CalComp,
Daisy Systems, Digital Equipment, Digital Press, Hewlett-Packard,
Integrated Computer Solutions, Interactive Systems, Interfirm, IXI Ltd.,
Non-Standard Logics, O'Reilly & Assoc., Parallax, Prentice-Hall,
Saber Software, Sequent, Siemens RTL, Sony Microsystems, Tektronix,
Torch Computers, Systime Computer, UniWare, and White Pines Software
Tuesday's Keynote Speaker will be from the Open Software Foundation.
Wednesday's Keynote Speaker will be from AT&T Information Systems.
Registration
Prior to August 1
Registration Information Non- XUG
Member Member
Trade Exhibits: $ 75 $ 50
Seminars and Exhibits 1 day $200 $150
Seminars and Trade Exhibits:(3 days) $300 $250
One Class: $300 $250
Two Classes: $475 $425
4 day Deluxe Technical Package: $595 $545
Registration for Technical Courses, All Seminars, All Discussions,
All BOFs, Lunches, Keynote Speakers, Trade Exhibits, Kickoff Party
4 day Deluxe Strategic Package: $595 $545
Registration for Strategic Courses, All Seminars, All Discussions,
All BOFs, Lunches, Keynote Speakers, Trade Exhibits, Kickoff Party
**** Note: Strategic seminars may be quite technical but are
not intended solely for programmers and include topics
of general interest.
**** Note: People will be allowed to more freely between Technical and
Strategic seminars. However, if space is limited those
registered will be given preference.
Note: Seminars and Courses include Lunch
Note: All course registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: After August 1, a $100 Late fee will be applied; $25 for Trade Exhibits
Group rates are available for 5 or more-
call Aub Harden of ICS at 718/361-2811 for details.
Student and University Rates are also available
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Send Checks or Purchase Orders to
Xhibition '88, c/o Dame Associates 51 Church Street, Boston, MA 02116
FAX (617) 542-7227
Checks should be made out to Xhibition '88
Please indicate which course/seminar you are interested in.
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Information
Questions on Registration, Lodging or Transportation should be directed to
Xhibition c/o Dame Associates 51 Church Street, Boston, MA 02116
617/482-3596 or outside of MA- 800/843-3263.
Technical Questions regarding Seminar Content Should be directed
to Integrated Computer Solutions
ics!xhibition@buita.bu.edu
xug@zermatt.lcs.mit.edu
FAX (718)786-4519
Lodging
Hotel Information
Xhibition has arranged for rooms at special rates at the following hotels-
Hyatt Regency Cambridge Sheraton Commander Hotel
575 Memorial Drive 16 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02139 Cambridge, MA 02238
617/492-1234 617/547-8400
800/228-9000 800/325-3535
$130. Single or Double $120. Single, $130. Double
($175 normal rate) ($139/$149 normal rate)
Royal Sonesta Hotel Guest Quarters Suites Hotel
5 Cambridge Parkway 400 Soldier's Field Road
Cambridge, MA 02142 Boston, MA 02134
617/491-3600 617/783-0090
800/343-7170 800/424-2900
$130. Single or Double $125. Single, $145. Double
($145 normal rate) ($130 normal rate)
All Room deposits should be sent directly to the Hotel, NOT to Xhibition.
All confirmations will be made by the hotel upon receipt of
reservation and deposit.
Hotel rooms in downtown Boston are available in the $80-$90 range.
- - - - -- - - - - Xhibition Schedule - - - - - - - - - - -- - -
Monday
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xlib Programing
8:30 - 5:00 Andrew Toolkit
Strategic Course
8:30 - 5:00 Strategic Overview
Tuesday
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xt intrinsics
8:30 - 5:00 C++ and X
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 12:00 X Environments (Part 1)
1:30 - 3:30 X Applications
3:45 - 5:00 Client Applications Development Experiences
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 Open Software Foundation
Wednesday
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 12:30 User Interface Issues
1:30 - 3:30 Client Communications Issues
3:45 - 5:15 Multi-User X
3:45 - 5:15 Porting Issues (Part 1)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 11:45 X Environments (Part 2)
12:45 - 2:45 User Interface Managment Systems
3:00 - 4:15 Extensions (Part 1)
4:15 - 5:15 Tiled Window Managers
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 AT&T Information Systems
Thursday
Technical Course
1:45 - 5:00 How to Write a Widget
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 11:15 Toolkits
11:15 - 12:15 X Platforms
1:45 - 2:15 Client Applications Development Experiences
1:45 - 3:45 Server Issues
2:15 - 3:30 Porting Issues (Part 2)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 9:45 Super Computers and X
10:00 - 11:00 Market Situation
11:00 - 12:00 X as a Standard
12:00 - 12:45 Extensions (Part 2)
_ - - - -- - - - - - - Course Descriptions: - - - -- - - -- - - - - -
Strategic Overview - Peter Winston, ICS; Ray Anderson, IXI
A non-technical, in-depth exploration of what X is, how it
works and why it is so important; both from a technical
and marketing perspective. The course is intended for
those people who do not need to know bits and bytes
but desire a clear understanding of X. It will provide the
foundation for newcomers to enjoy the remainder of the show.
Xlib Programming - Oliver Jones, Apollo Computer
A Programming Tutorial introducing developers to the
X Window System and its C Language Interface.
Andrew Toolkit - Andrew Palay, Carnegie-Mellon University
A comprehensive session investigating the design of the
Andrew Toolkit and it's functionality.
C++ Tutorial - Mark Linton, Stanford University
A language tutorial describing C++ and how object oriented
programming can be used with X. Examples utilizing X will be
provided. Knowledge of C programming language is assumed.
Programming the Xt Toolkit
A comprehensive tutorial describing the use and functionality
of the Xt intrinsics.
How to Write a Widget - Mark Ackerman, ICS
A half-day, intensive tutorial on Xt widget writing.
For those already comfortable with widget use.
- - -- - - - - -- - - Strategic Seminars - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - -
X Environments (Part 1)
New Wave - Ed Lee, Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard's Integrated Workstation Environment
AU/X - Apple Computer
Apple Computers' Unix and X Environment for the Mac 2
Open Look - AT&T Information Systems
AT&T and Sun's Window Manager and Style Guide
X Environments (Part 2)
Andrew Toolkit - Carnegie-Mellon University
A strategic overview of CMU's Andrew Toolkit
X / NeWS Merge - Ralph Derrickson, Sun Microsystems
Sun's merge of X with their PostScript-based Window System
DECwindows - Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital's Integrated Workstation Environment
X Applications
TAE Plus - Phil Miller, Century Computing
Century Computing's UIMS
XVision - Mark Young, Danelle Argiro, University of New Mexico
An X application from the University of New Mexico
WISH - Ion Filotti, Non-Standard Logics
An iconic Unix interface from Non-Standard Logics
X-Desktop - Ray Anderson, IXI, Ltd.
A graphical User Interface for Unix from IXI, Ltd.
User Interface Management Systems
Open Dialogue - Apollo Computer
Apollo Computer's User Interface Management System
X-Pression - Sequent Computer Systems
Sequent Computer System's User Interface Management System
Extensions (Part 1)
X3D-PEX - Randi Rost, Digital Equipment Corporation
A 3D extension to X developed by several cooperating vendors
Display PostScript - Adobe Systems
An extension allowing X to take advantage of PostScript
and WYSIWYG
Extensions (Part 2)
Live Video - Marty Picco, Parallax
An X extension managing still and motion, as well as
network retrieval of visual materials
Tiled Window Managers
Siemens RTL Tiled WM - Michael Berman, Siemens RTL
Siemens' public domain tiled window manager
Client Application Development Experiences
Applix; Our Development Effort - Anthony Goschalk, Applix
An account of porting Alis, an office automation system to X
RCA; Why X? - Tom Jarmolowski, RCA Electronic Systems
Why X was chosen by RCA for a real-time radar signal test system
Supercomputers
X & Supercomputers - Gil Goetz, ETA Systems
A discussion of how X fits into the world of Supercomputers
X Applications for Supercomputers - Jeff Brooks, Joel Neisen, MSC
A discussion and description of various X clients used
at the Minnesota Supercomputer Center
Market Situation
Impact of the 386 Chip on the Workstation Market-
Michael Yang, Televideo
Ruth Klein, AT&T Information Systems
Paul Alito, Compaq
A panel discussion of the effects of the 386 Chip
X As a Standard
X/Open - Bob Ackerman, X/Open
X/Open's role as a Standards Organization and relation to X
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User Interface Issues
X and UI Tools for AI - C. Douglas Blewett, AT&T Bell Labs
A description of User Interface tools used for AI work
UI Architecture for X and Character Oriented Terminals - UniWare
A discussion of a Common UI for X and Character Terminals
User Interface Panel - Wendy Mackey, Project Athena/DEC
A Panel Discussion of User Interface techniques of Design and
Implementation
X-Pression - Lynne Mackey, Sequent Computer Systems
Sequent Computer System's User Interface Management System
Open Dialogue - Apollo Computer
A technical view of Apollo's User Interface Management System
Client Communications Issues
Inter-Client Communication - Mark Manasse, DEC
A discussion of communication conventions for X clients
Client-WM Communication - Ellis Cohen, Siemens RTL
A discussion of how clients should communicate with the WM
Multi-User X
Shared X - Sid Ahuja, AT&T Bell Labs
A description of issues and problems in implementing Shared X
Multi-User Aspects of X - Sequent Computer Systems
A discussion of the issues involved in multi-user environments
Porting Issues (Part 1)
Porting Issues - Lynn Corrado, Index Technologies
A general discussion of issues involved in porting X clients
Porting Between Window Systems - Steve Roggenkamp, ITI
A discussion of issues focused on window system differences
Porting Between X Platforms - Clive Feather, IXI, Ltd.
A discussion of issues in porting clients to various platforms
Porting Issues (Part 2)
Porting Clients to the Cray-2 - John Freeman, Cray
An account of techniques used and problems encountered
Porting to System V - Bill Sherman, AT&T Information Systems
Tips and Techniques to use porting clients to System V
Toolkits
IDLX Toolkit - Chander Ahuja, Visual Information Technology
The Image Display List Toolkit supplied as part of the VITec
Image Computing System
Andrew Toolkit - Carnegie-Mellon University
A technical overview of CMU's Andrew Toolkit
HP Widget Set - Hewlett-Packard
A technical exploration of HP's Xt-based Widget set
X Platforms
DECwindows - Digital Equipment Corporation
A technical description of DEC's window system
Server Issues
Optimizing the X Server - James Turner, Daisy Systems
Methods and problems invloved in optimizing the X Server
Implementing X for the 386 - Mike Camplin, Interactive Systems
Methods and problems involved in porting the server to the 386
Client Development
Implementation Experiences - RCA Electronic Systems
An account of a successful 18 month implementation effort
for a real-time radar signal processing system
See you in August! winston@ics.UUCP (08/05/88)
XUG PRESENTS- XHIBITION '88 August 22 thru August 25 at MIT, Cambridge, MA
- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - Overview - - - -- - - - -- - -- -- - - -
Xhibition '88 is an intensive, 4-Day Conference focused on the X Window
System. Xhibition is an opportunity for developers and decision makers
to investigate the X Window System. Hardware Vendors, Software Vendors,
and Large End-Users will meet one another.
X Workstations, X Software Products, and X Services will be displayed and
demonstrated.
Classes, Seminars, and Discussions on the X Window System will run throughout
the conference. Trade Exhibits will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.
There will be technical sessions intended for developers, and strategic
sessions intended for decision makers. Vendors will present Seminars
on public software as well as proprietary software.
- - - - -- - - - - Schedule - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -
Monday
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xlib Programing
8:30 - 5:00 Andrew Toolkit
Strategic Course
8:30 - 5:00 Strategic Overview
Tuesday
Trade Exhibits 9:00 -5:00
Technical Courses
8:30 - 5:00 Xt intrinsics
8:30 - 5:00 C++ and X
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 12:00 X Environments (Part 1)
1:30 - 3:30 X Applications
3:45 - 5:00 Client Applications Development Experiences
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 Open Software Foundation
Wednesday
Trade Exhibits 9:00 -5:00
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 12:30 User Interface Issues
1:30 - 3:30 Client Communications Issues
3:45 - 5:15 Multi-User X
3:45 - 5:15 Porting Issues (Part 1)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 11:45 X Environments (Part 2)
12:45 - 2:45 User Interface Managment Systems
3:00 - 4:15 Extensions (Part 1)
4:15 - 5:15 Tiled Window Managers
Key Note Address
5:30 - 6:30 AT&T Information Systems
Thursday
Technical Course
1:45 - 5:00 How to Write a Widget
Technical Seminars
8:30 - 11:15 Toolkits
11:15 - 12:15 X Platforms
1:45 - 2:15 Client Applications Development Experiences
1:45 - 3:45 Server Issues
2:15 - 3:30 Porting Issues (Part 2)
Strategic Seminars
8:30 - 9:45 Super Computers and X
10:00 - 11:00 Market Situation
11:00 - 12:00 X as a Standard
12:00 - 12:45 Extensions (Part 2)
Note: People will be allowed to more freely between Technical and
Strategic seminars.
>> Seminar descriptions at end of Message <<
- - - -- - - - - - XHIBITORS - - - -- - - - - - -
Advanced Technology Ctr., Apollo, Apple, Applix, AT&T, Boing, CalComp,
Daisy Systems, Digital Equipment, Digital Press, Hewlett-Packard, IBM
Integrated Computer Solutions, Interactive Systems, Interfirm, IXI Ltd.,
Masscomp, Non-Standard Logics, O'Reilly & Assoc., Parallax, Prentice-Hall,
Saber Software, Sequent, Siemens RTL, Sony Microsystems, Sun, Tektronix,
Torch Computers, Systime Computer, UniWare, and White Pines Software
Tuesday's Keynote Speaker will be from the Open Software Foundation.
Wednesday's Keynote Speaker will be from AT&T.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REGISTRATION INFO - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -
For Registration, Lodging and Transportation info, Contact:
Xhibition '88,
c/o Dame Associates 51 Church Street, Boston, MA 02116
617/482-3596, outside Mass. 800/843-3263, or FAX (617) 542-7227
Technical Questions regarding Seminar Content Should be directed
to Integrated Computer Solutions
ics!xhibition@buita.bu.edu
xug@zermatt.lcs.mit.edu
FAX (718)786-4519
- - - -- - - - - - - Course Descriptions: - - - -- - - -- - - - - -
Strategic Overview - Peter Winston, ICS; Ray Anderson, IXI
A non-technical, in-depth exploration of what X is, how it
works and why it is so important; both from a technical
and marketing perspective. The course is intended for
those people who do not need to know bits and bytes
but desire a clear understanding of X. It will provide the
foundation for newcomers to enjoy the remainder of the show.
Xlib Programming - Oliver Jones, Apollo Computer
A Programming Tutorial introducing developers to the
X Window System and its C Language Interface.
Andrew Toolkit - Andrew Palay, Carnegie-Mellon University
A comprehensive session investigating the design of the
Andrew Toolkit and it's functionality.
C++ Tutorial - Mark Linton, Stanford University
A language tutorial describing C++ and how object oriented
programming can be used with X. Examples utilizing X will be
provided. Knowledge of C programming language is assumed.
Programming the Xt Toolkit
A comprehensive tutorial describing the use and functionality
of the Xt intrinsics.
How to Write a Widget - Mark Ackerman, ICS
A half-day, intensive tutorial on Xt widget writing.
For those already comfortable with widget use.
- - -- - - - - -- - - Strategic Seminars - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - -
X Environments (Part 1)
New Wave - Ed Lee, Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard's Integrated Workstation Environment
AU/X - Apple Computer
Apple Computers' Unix and X Environment for the Mac 2
Open Look - AT&T Information Systems
AT&T and Sun's Window Manager and Style Guide
X Environments (Part 2)
Andrew Toolkit - Carnegie-Mellon University
A strategic overview of CMU's Andrew Toolkit
X / NeWS Merge - Ralph Derrickson, Sun Microsystems
Sun's merge of X with their PostScript-based Window System
DECwindows - Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital's Integrated Workstation Environment
X Applications
TAE Plus - Phil Miller, Century Computing
Century Computing's UIMS
WISH - Ion Filotti, Non-Standard Logics
An iconic Unix interface from Non-Standard Logics
X-Desktop - Ray Anderson, IXI, Ltd.
A graphical User Interface for Unix from IXI, Ltd.
User Interface Management Systems
Open Dialogue - Apollo Computer
Apollo Computer's User Interface Management System
X-Pression - Sequent Computer Systems
Sequent Computer System's User Interface Management System
Extensions (Part 1)
X3D-PEX - Randi Rost, Digital Equipment Corporation
A 3D extension to X developed by several cooperating vendors
Display PostScript - Adobe Systems
An extension allowing X to take advantage of PostScript
and WYSIWYG
Extensions (Part 2)
Live Video - Marty Picco, Parallax
An X extension managing still and motion, as well as
network retrieval of visual materials
Tiled Window Managers
Siemens RTL Tiled WM - Michael Berman, Siemens RTL
Siemens' public domain tiled window manager
Client Application Development Experiences
Applix; Our Development Effort - Anthony Goschalk, Applix
An account of porting Alis, an office automation system to X
RCA; Why X? - Tom Jarmolowski, RCA Electronic Systems
Why X was chosen by RCA for a real-time radar signal test system
Supercomputers
X & Supercomputers - Gil Goetz, ETA Systems
A discussion of how X fits into the world of Supercomputers
X Applications for Supercomputers - Jeff Brooks, Joel Neisen, MSC
A discussion and description of various X clients used
at the Minnesota Supercomputer Center
Market Situation
Impact of the 386 Chip on the Workstation Market-
Michael Yang, Televideo
Ruth Klein, AT&T Information Systems
Paul Alito, Compaq
A panel discussion of the effects of the 386 Chip
X As a Standard
X/Open - Bob Ackerman, X/Open
X/Open's role as a Standards Organization and relation to X
- - - - - - -- - - -- - - -Technical Seminars - - -- - - - - - - - -- - -
User Interface Issues
X and UI Tools for AI - C. Douglas Blewett, AT&T Bell Labs
$description of User Interface tools used for AI work
UI Architecture for X and Character Oriented Terminals - UniWare
A discussion of a Common UI for X and Character Terminals
User Interface Panel - Wendy Mackey, Project Athena/DEC
A Panel Discussion of User Interface techniques of Design and
Implementation
X-Pression - Lynne Mackey, Sequent Computer Systems
Sequent Computer System's User Interface Management System
Open Dialogue - Apollo Computer
A technical view of Apollo's User Interface Management System
Client Communications Issues
Inter-Client Communication - Mark Manasse, DEC
A discussion of communication conventions for X clients
Client-WM Communication - Ellis Cohen, Siemens RTL
A discussion of how clients should communicate with the WM
Multi-User X
Shared X - Sid Ahuja, AT&T Bell Labs
A description of issues and problems in implementing Shared X
Multi-User Aspects of X - Sequent Computer Systems
A discussion of the issues involved in multi-user environments
Porting Issues (Part 1)
Porting Issues - Lynn Corrado, Index Technologies
A general discussion of issues involved in porting X clients
Porting Between Window Systems - Steve Roggenkamp, ITI
A discussion of issues focused on window system differences
Porting Between X Platforms - Clive Feather, IXI, Ltd.
A discussion of issues in porting clients to various platforms
Porting Issues (Part 2)
Porting Clients to the Cray-2 - John Freeman, Cray
An account of techniques used and problems encountered
Porting to System V - Bill Sherman, AT&T Information Systems
Tips and Techniques to use porting clients to System V
Toolkits
IDLX Toolkit - Chander Ahuja, Visual Information Technology
The Image Display List Toolkit supplied as part of the VITec
Image Computing System
Andrew Toolkit - Carnegie-Mellon University
A technical overview of CMU's Andrew Toolkit
HP Widget Set - Hewlett-Packard
A technical exploration of HP's Xt-based Widget set
X Platforms
DECwindows - Digital Equipment Corporation
A technical description of DEC's window system
Server Issues
Optimizing the X Server - James Turner, Daisy Systems
Methods and problems invloved in optimizing the X Server
Implementing X for the 386 - Mike Camplin, Interactive Systems
Methods and problems involved in porting the server to the 386
Client Development
Implementation Experiences - RCA Electronic Systems
An account of a successful 18 month implementation effort
for a real-time radar signal processing system
See you in August!