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description: >-
  Network with like-minded individuals through the available mainframe
  communities.
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# Communities

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The list below highlights several mainframe-related communities. With the exception of the Open Mainframe Project, neither this project nor Open Mainframe Project reviews, maintains, or endorses any one of these communities.
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| Title                                                                              | Description                                                                  |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [SHARE](https://www.share.org)                                                     | The primary user-group for anything mainframe related                        |
| [IDUG](https://www.idug.org/home)                                                  | The hub for Db2 professionals all over the world                             |
| [Open Mainframe Project](https://www.openmainframeproject.org)                     | Gathering open source in the mainframes                                      |
| [IBM Z and LinuxONE Community](https://www.ibm.com/community/z/)                   | Rich community for IBM Z users to exchange ideas and connect with each other |
| [System Z Enthusiasts](https://discord.gg/system-z-enthusiasts-880322471608344597) | Discord community dedicated to the sharing of all things related to System Z |

