First Presbyterian Church Newark

Computer Systems

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Committees:

VIT - Vision Implementation Team

Goal: To provide and maintain the computer systems at First Church so that these systems are functional and adequate to support the needs of the church.

Committee Members: Matt Reyne and John Searl

The computer committee has continued to serve as a resource to the office staff and other groups in the church. We have received many generous gifts of new and used hardware, pre-purchased software, and talent in support of the 15 computers currently in operation at First Church. We thank everyone who has helped us during the past year.

Accomplishments in 2005:

Installed and maintained current virus protection software on all workstations directly connected to the Web.

Replaced existing Windows 98 with Windows 2000 Pro and Windows XP Pro where the existing computer hard ware and software as appropriate.

Maintained a local wireless access point, with appropriate encryption protection, to improve productivity and access by selected personal laptop computers.

Provided support and follow-up software support during the changeover to Windows XP.

Upgraded three workstation computer systems to current standards of speed and capability.

Installed a new direct printer server for the office area-wide HP printer.

Installed an up-graded computer system in the church library with Web access.

Goals for 2006:

Purchase three more new office workstation computer systems to replace some of the existing 500mhz (and 4-year old) systems that are laboring under XP.

Replace all existing Windows 98 operating systems with Windows XP Pro.

Extend the local area network to include access in the lower sanctuary.