Before purchasing software there are a couple of simple things that you need to check to be sure that your computer can accommodate the new software.
One of the first things to check is the type of operating system that you use. This can be found (for pc’s) by going to the start button located at the bottom left of your screen. When you click on the start button, you will notice on the left hand side what operating system you are using. (i.e. windows 2000 professional, Windows ME, Windows XP, etc.) Another way to find out about your operating system is by clicking once on MY COMPUTER from the desktop. Next, right click and choose PROPERTIES. The window that appears will list your operating system and service packs that have been installed. The next thing to check is the RAM, which is listed on the same screen.
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Archdiocesan parishes, offices and schools are increasingly creating web pages to foster and publicize their ministries. This technology may be of assistance and several of you have mentioned to me that you are pleased with your web pages. I anticipate the number of parish/office/school web pages will continue to increase. Because of this, I would like to bring to your attention three concerns of which you should be aware.
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As a part of their mission, archdiocesan offices, agencies, parishes and schools acquire, develop, and maintain computers, computer systems, voice mail systems and networks. These information resources are intended for archdiocesan-related purposes, including direct and indirect support of the archdiocese’s ministries and administrative functions and of the free exchange of ideas among members of the archdiocesan offices, agencies, parishes and schools and between the archdiocesan offices, agencies, parishes and schools and the wider local, national, and world communities. The archdiocesan offices, agencies, parishes and schools, thus, are encouraged to make innovative and creative use of information technologies in support of service and administration, but the information system is not to be used for the expression of personal opinion other than in regard to archdiocesan business. Further, all of the information resources are and remain at all times the property of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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