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                                 MEMORANDUM
  
TO:     Bill Campbell
  
FROM:   Keith Corbett
  
DATE:   March 19, 1987

SUBJ:   /sys Directory
  
COPY:   Gina Pallozzi

    
I have received a request for the infamous Unix "/sys" tape,
which contains object files for re-building the Unix kernel.
Steve Diamond of Johns Hopkins University wants to develop a
custom multibus device driver.

Based on prior experience, sending the tape requires

        1) approval from upper management, and
        2) modification of their service contract.

The last time this came up, from MCC/HI, it caused no end of
trouble and confusion.  Jim Avery requested /sys, and LMI agreed
to send the tape provided that they accept an addendum to their
system service agreement. (See attached memo.)  June Morris and
Jim Belcher drafted the addendum, but I don't have a copy.

MCC never signed the contract addendum, and we never had to send
the tape.

Briefly, the contract addendum is needed to clarify their
liability and responsibility in regard to service issues, e.g.
repairing any damage they may cause to their system.

I outlined the terms and agreements of the addendum to Steve
Diamond, and he agreed to abide by them. I am willing to send
the tape to Johns Hopkins, but I'm passing this along for your
approval.  If you decide that the tape should be provided,
someone will need to make arrangements for the contract
addendum.


KMC

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