Famous Users’ Groups
The longevity and loyalty of certain users’ groups has garnered them significant acclaim in computer culture, resulting in large memberships, national (and international) recognition, and their own Wikipedia pages. Despite their high profile, these groups are still open to new members and still cherish face-to-face meetings. Visit their websites for more information on how you can become a part of the revolution.Amazon Web Services Online User Group: cloud computingAmericas’ SAP Users’ Group: SAP, founded 1990AUGI Autodesk User Group International: AutodeskCOMMON: IBM midrange computers, founded 1960Computer Measurement Group (CMG): general technology, founded 1974Digital Equipment Computer Users’ Society (DECUS): Digital Equipment Corporation, founded 1961, now part of Connect User Group CommunityFreeBSD User Group: FreeBSDHomebrew Computer Club: defunct users’ group founded 1975, which included Steve Jobs and Steve WozniakInternational DB2 Users Group: IBM’s database management system, founded 1988International Informix Users Group: Informix, founded 1995International Oracle Users Group Community: Oracle, worldwideJava User Groups (JUGs): location-based, supported by local companies and universitiesPerl Mongers: Perl, founded 1998SHARE: IBM computers, founded 1955Wimba Community Users Group: