Purpose:   Information to aid you in selecting and buying a computer for yourself or for your local ICG Church.

For your software needs, see Buying Software.

THE BASICS

Question: What are the basics I should know?

Here are some links that will give you basic information on computers and how they work:

How Computers Work

How computers work  

The basics of buying a computer.

Basics of buying a computer

What about security?

Read about viruses, worms, and firewalls

Viruses & Worms      Firewalls

Q: Where can I get anti-virus software?
A: There are many manufacturers of anti-virus software.  Here are some of the most popular:

·         Dr. Solomon, by McAfee

·         McAfee

·         Norton, by Symantec

Q: What about a firewall?
A: Some anti-virus packages come with a firewall, but if you don't have one, ZoneLabs has a great free one called ZoneAlarm:

·         ZoneLabs

WHAT SHOULD I BUY?

Question: What kind of set-up is the best for me?

Here are some links that discuss what you should purchase based on your needs:

 Site One      Site Two      Site three      Site four

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS THAT COULD HELP ME?

Buying a Computer—Made Easy

Click here

 In the table below are a number of recommended computer companies and outlets that sell computers.

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Note:  No information, procedures or instructions in the Member Resource section are to be considered as church policy or directives.  The Resource section offers suggestions and  information to aid you in your own decision making process.