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Englewood Area
Macintosh Users Group

History

What all computer users want to know is: How do you get the most your computer has to offer? How do you learn the latest tricks, learn about the latest software?

These were the questions two Englewood senior men–Charlie Palmer and Frank Widmer–asked of one another back in 1993 after each had become the owner of a Macintosh computer. Over time, they helped each other overcome the learning difficulties inherent in computers.

One thing led to another and the two decided to start a Mac Users group. Widmer, who gets a kick out of helping others, spearheaded the initial effort. He called 12 people. Seven showed up for the first meeting in 1993. The Mac Users Group was off and running.

The membership has grown since then, and stays a nice friendly size. Charlie, who for many years was Treasurer and creator of each Disk of the Month, has passed on. Frank still gets a kick out of helping people.


last revised 9/3/03