Macintosh user group

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

In the 20th century, the two most prominent user groups included, apart from the Homebrew Computer Club, the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group and the Boston Computer Society. Today, important MUGs internationally 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.
 * United States: North Coast Macintosh Users Group, Sacramento Macintosh User Group, Atlanta Macintosh Users Group, Carolina Final Cut Pro Users Group

Apple Computer maintained an Apple User Group program to support Macintosh user groups.