Mac computers are widespread all over the globe and the passing decade has shown an increase in sales everywhere. To unite the users that can be found on every continent on the planet, Apple has encouraged Mac user groups where individuals can come together and discuss everything related to Mac.
Apple.com offers a section especially dedicated to user groups and provides a series of benefits for those registered from promotions, to discounted merchandise, to exclusive material. As of 2004, Apple has made an effort to include user groups based all over the world to have access to the same benefits as citizens of the United States.
All Mac user groups from outside the USA could apply on the Apple Sales Web Page to receive access to services such as the Apple Mailbox. The famous mailbox contains information, documentation and even videos for Keynote that can be used to make product demonstrations in monthly events.
Only groups that are registered with the Apple.com database can gain access to these services. Personal information, particularly contact information of registered members must be up to date, and especially the for the individual that figures as group creator or administrator. The group administrator is the person responsible with creating the account, maintaining it as well as making requests. The .mac account is made for an entire group, not for every person individually.
Proper documentation is provided that can be found on various sites on the web for those interested in the registration of his or her user group. For the Latin community, LatinMUG.com is such a place and has also offers administrators the chance to receive help from the site owner to establish an account with Apple.
The site where accounts can be made is written in the English language so individuals of the community with the proper knowledge must register in order for him or her to properly understand all the terms and conditions and not have difficulties entering the information. But again, help is offered to those who cannot manage on their own.