PMUG members have access to a number of great services and programs:

PMUG College

PMUG College offers free beginning and advanced classes in all aspects of Macintosh operation. Our basic classes cover Mac fundamentals; backups; email and internet basics; word processing, spreadsheet and photo applications; iPods and iTunes. This series repeats throughout the year.

The Mac Store discounts

Current PMUG members can get 5% off most purchases at The Mac Store (Beaverton, 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.; Clackamas, 12000 SE 82nd Ave., Suite K215; Portland, 700 NE Multnomah Blvd.). It is necessary to show your PMUG card at time of purchase.

User group discounts

Periodically, software developers, book publishers and peripheral manufacturers may offer special discounts to the user group community. You can find out about these in the members-only area.

Member-to-member help with applications

PMUG members may offer to share their software and hardware expertise with other members. Current listings appear in the resources section of Mouse Tracks.

Tuesday Clinic

There’s a PMUG Clinic every Tuesday evening! Drop in for help with your system software updates, applications or other questions. Hours and locations vary, so consult the PMUG calendar.

Additional services available at additional cost:

Special seminars

In addition to our ongoing basic classes, we occasionally conduct mini-seminars and other classes. Have a special request? Send an email to college@pmug.org.

The Electric Sheep BBS

PMUG was an early adopter of BBS (bulletin-board system) telecommunications, and still maintains its FirstClass BBS, the Electric Sheep. For a $23 initial fee ($18 for renewal), you get access to this PMUG members-only BBS. Its icon-driven interface offers direct access to PMUG’s library of public domain files, SIG updates, upcoming events, articles, for sale items, on-line help files, and a wide range of generally fun and interesting stuff.