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LAST UPDATE: 25 AUG 09

Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun.

The JUG Community is the meeting point for JUGs, helping promote the expansion of the worldwide Java Community. JUG leaders & members, from experts to Java newbies can share information about creating, joining and running a JUG. And because of a strong partnership between this JUGs Community and Sun Microsystems Developer Outreach, you'll also have direct access to Sun's speakers, latest information, giveaways and program personnel.

So, whether you're already part of a JUG, looking to join one, or if you're interested in creating your own local group, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Java User Groups Community!

Take a look at the JUGs Community Objectives, to learn how your JUG can benefit from participation in this community!

 
Features
Notable Quote: Brazil's President Lula “On Free Software” -- Speech at FISL 10 (2009)
[There was this] "...huge tension between those who advocated for the adoption of free software by Brazil and those who thought we should do the sameness of always, buying, paying for others inteligence[sic] and, thank God, prevailed in our country the issue and the decision of free software. We had to choose: or we were going to the kitchen to prepare this dish the way we wanted to eat, with the seasoning that we wanted, to give a Brazilian taste to our food, or we would eat what Microsoft wanted us to eat. Prevailed, simply, the idea of freedom...." -- President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva of Brasil at FISL 10 2009 --- (english transcript of Lula's speech here)
(Aug 24, 2009)

Cool Topic for a JUG Meeting: The Tomato Forest (Connecting External Sensors to Sun SPOTs)
"...A lot of people who use Sun SPOTs are software programmers who are interested in connecting the virtual world of software with the physical world around us. Sun SPOTs are a great platform for this, but often people don't know how to get started. Especially for those of you who have very little experience with hardware, its hard to know where to start. Sun SPOT team member David Simmons has some good "Stupid SPOT tricks" in his blog that help with this... " -- Roger Meike Chief Engineer Sun Labs -- More here.
(Aug 25, 2009)

JavaOne Community Leader Slide Deck
Sun Technology Outreach put together a slide deck of Community Leaders at JavaOne 2009. Many of whom participate in the Java User Group Communities located on here java.net. Here is a an updated slideshow...updates are happening all the time as new JUG leaders get added to the deck
Thanks -- Aaron Houston (Program Coordinator Java User Groups)

(Aug 24, 2009)

Project Rybena -- Java ME App Developed by DFJUG Brasilia & CTS Institute to help the Deaf Community in Brazil
https://rybena.dev.java.net/

A subproject of DFJUG Brasilia; originally developed on java.net by Fernando Anselmo (a Java Champion) who wrote most of the code.

WHAT IS IT? -- Rybena, is the social Java project of DFJUG with support of the CTS Institute (www.cts.org.br). Rybena is a Java ME program that transforms spoken words to deaf sigh language transmitting them to mobile devices. Rybena is a Xavante word for "communication". Xavante is a Brazilian tribe in the state of Mato Grosso.

Rybena is a technology that was picked up by the Brazilian telephone company; and, it is also being used in the Brazilian Senate + government chambers to assist in the communication with deaf people to enable them to be better connected to their government.....and it all started on java.net

Rybena has since graduated to a new website here: Rybena Project
Here is a picture of the Torpedo device that was developed with Rybena:

(Aug 24, 2009)

Participation: Java User Groups get free first row seats in the JCP!
Java Community Process Java User Groups (JUGs) can join the JCP for free!
Act NOW and you will get the benefits of JCP membership and MORE!
* Special Education discount for Java training classes with Sun Learning Services
* Speaking opportunities support: are you planning an event for your JUG members and need a speaker? Would you like to speak and represent the JUG Community at an JCP event in your area?
* Meeting support: is your next JUG meeting in need of logistical support?
* Special JUG gathering/JCP event at JavaOne
* Promotional support: would you like to promote your next month's session in the JCP Program Member Newsletter
Contact the JCP PMO at pmo-at-jcp.org for more details on these special benefits for JUGs or go to the links above
(Aug 25, 2009)

Silicon Valley Code Camp 4.0 -- Oct 3-4, 2009 - Silicon Valley Web Users Group
"...Please join me at the 4th annual Silicon Valley Code Camp at Foothill College in Los Altos on October 3-4, 2009. It is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year's event. Attendance is FREE, but space is limited. So, you do need to register in advance. Sessions will range from informal chalk talks to presentations. There will be a mix of presenters, some experienced folks, for some it may be their first opportunity to speak in public. And we are expecting to see people from throughout the Northern California region and beyond...." -- Michael Van Riper SVWUG Leader
(Aug 24, 2009)

Project Footprint -- Caere CEJUG Brazil Project -- Conference Participation Certificates and Signed Digital Documents
footprint project https://footprint.dev.java.net/
WHAT IS IT? -- Footprint is a distributor of conference participation certificates, signed PDF documents that prove you attended a conference or a course.

Our goal is to produce a set of tools for generating and distributing signed digital documents. The tools were originally planned to generate certificates for JUG events, but they can be used to create other parametrized documents.
Some guidelines:
(Aug 24, 2009)

Project JUG4AVIS -- Java SMS messaging service for the Sardegna Blood Bank developed by JUG Sardegna

https://jug-avis.dev.java.net/

WHAT IS IT? -- The goal of this project is the creation of an innovative information system (and related web services) in order to locate and reach the blood donors using mobile technologies JUG4AVIS (SMS Onlus) sends short text messages (SMS) to blood donors via their Java-enabled mobile phones.
***2006 Duke Award Winner**** -- Project was incubated on java.net
  • The new 3.0 version is available for download!
  • Javadocs of the version 3.0 are available
  • The audio of the mini-talk at the JavaOne's java.net Community Corner is available on the java.net podcast
  • May 16, 2006: THE "JUG SARDEGNA FOR AVIS" PROJECT HAS WON A 2006 DUKE's CHOICE AWARD!!!!
  • Video interview with the JUG Milano, at JavaPolis 2005 (Antwerp -BE) (27Mb ZIP, in italian language)
  • Picture of an award given to our JUG by the Avis Center of Sestu
  • Screenshots of the application
    • (Aug 24, 2009)

    Manage and geolocate your community events with JUG-Events and the JUG Map!
    The Java User Groups Community is glad to promote JUG Events, a web application to handle community events for your JUG, created by the JUG Padova (Italy) and tested during the last months by several JUGs all around the world. JUG Events is also integrated with our international JUG Map, created by the Silicon Valley Web Developer JUG (USA). Two great examples of collaboration and creativity. Check them out both!
    (Aug 17, 2009)
     




     

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