Macintosh user group

Macintosh user groups (MUGs) are groups of Macintosh computer users that are typically organized regionally. They allow users to gather locally to share news and tips. Sometimes representatives from Apple may give demonstrations.

History
Established in 1975, the Homebrew Computer Club is credited by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak with inspiring him to design the Apple I computer. Two other early groups that were associated with the rise of the Macintosh are the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group and the Boston Computer Society. Apple Computer established an Apple User Group program to support Macintosh user groups.

Regional groups
Important MUGs around the world include:


 * Asia: Kinki Macintosh User Group, Singapore Macintosh User Group, Beijing Macintosh User Group
 * Oceania: AUSOM, Coffs Harbour Macintosh Users Group, Sydney Macintosh Users Group
 * Europe: 99mac.se, London Mac User Group, Macintosh Users Switzerland, Mac e.V., Oxford Mac Users Group
 * United States: North Coast Macintosh Users Group, Sacramento Macintosh User Group, Atlanta Macintosh Users Group, Carolina Final Cut Pro Users Group, Apple Corps of Dallas