Updates to Course Guide URLs

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Required Hardware, Software, Computer Skills, and Other Resources
• change to http://www.tru.ca/distance/services/student-orientation/technical-basics.html

Technical Support change two URLs:
• “…the correct hardware and software required for your course at http://www.tru.ca/distance/services/student-orientation/technical-basics.html.”
• “… go to the IT Service Desk at http://www.tru.ca/distance/contact/helpdesk.html.”

Student Café
• Change to http://www.tru.ca/distance/services/student-orientation/online-discussions.html

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