What we’re about
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a 48-year-old, 501c(3) Non-profit, All-volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group.
Founded in April 1976, the DMA is one of the oldest continuously meeting computer user groups in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio. The DMA's mission is to promote interest in and knowledge of all facets of computer technology, to encourage education in computing technologies, and to provide a medium for communication between individuals, product developers, and the public.
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) holds an online/in-person monthly General Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December) about various technology topics.
For more information about the DMA, please visit our website--http://www.dma1.org. Information about our Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings and events may also be found there. In addition to our Monthly General Meetings, many other DMA meetings are offered in a hybrid format.
All DMA meetings are free and open to the public. There may be admission charges for some events in which the DMA volunteers participate, either as presenters or as guests.
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), an International organization whose mission is to facilitate communication between computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry.
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•OnlineDMA Monthly General Meeting Topic: THE DARK WEB. - a Hybrid meeting
OnlineDMA Monthly General Meeting Topic: THE DARK WEB.
Time: Oct 28, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) for video and audio checks, The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. DMA General meetings take place every month on the Last Tuesday.This presentation delves into the enigmatic realm of the dark Web, aiming to demystify this concealed segment of the Internet. We will explore its origins, structure, and the diverse ways it influences the digital and physical worlds. By examining the complexities of the dark Web, we will highlight its legitimate uses and its more notorious aspects. Bill aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dark Web, equipping you with the knowledge and awareness needed to navigate and comprehend this often misunderstood digital frontier.
This week’s DMA General Meeting speaker is APCUG Advisor Bill James, is the VP of the Computer Club of Oklahoma City (CCOKC) and who, as a member of the APCUG speaker’s bureau, presents many different APCUG topics. He is also working at automating his home.
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a 48-year-old, 501c(3) Non-profit, All-volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group.
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) holds an online/in-person monthly General Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December) about various technology topics.
All DMA General Meetings are hybrid, free, and open to the public. All Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings are free and open to the public and some are hybrid. There may be admission charges for meetings sponsored by others where DMA volunteers or members are presenters or guests.
If you would like to attend any DMA-sponsored meetings, please enter your contact information into this form at least one day before each meeting: Contact us - Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc..
Founded in April 1976, the DMA is one of the oldest continuously meeting computer user groups in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio.
The DMA's mission is to promote interest in and knowledge of all facets of computer technology, to encourage education in computing technologies, and to provide a medium for communication between individuals, product developers, and the public.
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), an International organization whose mission is to facilitate communication between computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry.
For more information about the DMA, please visit our website--http://www.dma1.org. Information about our Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings and events may also be found there.
Our General Meeting Agenda:
6:00 PM Social Hour for those attending in person.
6:30 PM Sound and Video checks for those attending Online.
7:00 PM Presentation: The Dark Web
8:00 PM Presentation Q&A.
8:15 PM DMA and Technology News.
8:30 PM Ask our ‘Brain Trust’ experts your tech questions.
8:45 PM Door Prize Drawing for attending members.6 attendees
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