[819] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Desperately seeking DRA or Dynix Users
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (D.Viehland@massey.ac.nz)
Fri Jul 24 11:00:41 1992
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 09:51:03 CDT
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@ricevm1.rice.edu>
From: D.Viehland@massey.ac.nz
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@ricevm1.rice.edu>
Please reply to the author, not PACS-L. Thanks, Jill
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Massey University Library is in the process of selecting a new on-line
catalog system. The selection committee has reviewed various options and
has narrowed the field to two candidates: DRA or Dynix.
Before making a final decision we are seeking libraries who are currently
using DRA or Dynix and asking for them to contact us. Some particulars
about our situation:
--Massey University is a tertiary institution, one of seven universities
in New Zealand
--Our current system is VTLS; we would be most keen to hear from
institutions who have recently migrated from VTLS to DRA or Dynix.
--Our probable platform for Dynix would be Unix on an HP machine
--Our target user load is 200 users
Our circumstances require a decision to be made _soon_ in order to use
the Christmas/summer break to install the system and train staff. (i.e.,
please response immediately).
If you are a DRA or Dynix user and are in a position to share your views
with us please write directly to me at the address listed below.
All who respond to this message will receive our heartfelt thanks and
a follow-up report about what we decided and why.
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Dennis W. Viehland D.Viehland@Massey.ac.nz
Senior Lecturer (06) 356-9099 extn 8592
Information Systems (06) 350-5233 (messages)
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
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